The Artist

its superb at what it does.. could very well be the easiest to drive supercar..
but then again i dont love it entierly for that same reason.. but It's the ultimate everyday supercar with ease .. for sure..

PS
It looks amazing to imo..its like a Arrow..hahha

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ALI

Lots of threads like this will be coming soon to discuss every exotic and semi exotic German and italian car . Guys feel free to give your opinion , so far what we can get is :
The SLR-
1- Is very good but could have been much better .by Just_me
2- Is more of a GT , not a supercar .by Just_me
3- Doesnt seem to know what it is , trying to be two things which keeps it from being best at both .by Mike J
4- Is superb at what it does , probably the easiest supercar to drive . The Artist

ALI

Vote I love it ....

Just_me

I think this option suit the car the best: It's the ultimate everyday supercar with ease

Merc1

I think there is choice missing: "I like it a lot, but it could be improved", which is how I feel.

I think the upcoming changes/facelift will help earn some respect for the SLR. If they do a roadster and a lightweight model with more power I think they'll be halfway there. The SLR should have had a DSG style gearbox and a true manual. The regular AMG 5-speed automatic (as wonderful as it is) is still just an automatic.

They could even drop in that specially tuned version of the new 6.3L V8 that made the rounds in that orange CLK-DTM. It made 580hp and I'm sure with direct-injection they could get another 20-30hp out of it and put it in the rumored lightweight version of the SLR.

Lastly I'd like to see some of the rather coarse styling details refined. Some different wheels options, a less pointy nose and a few less holes/scoops and other little add on details. Needs some refinement.

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dOmInIX

I won't say I hate it or I love it. I really don't know wheter I like it or not.

I've seen it in real life several times, the sound of the car is simply amazing, I've never heard something like that. I'm amazed by performances also - for example - it has 400 kg more than Carrera GT and it accelerates almost the same (0-100). The interior is awesome, not really like in Zonda but I can say I love it and I'd be extremly happy when I'd drive it every day.
The exterior design: this is where I don't know what to think. I hate the back spoiler but I can pass over it. IMO, the exhaust is in the cool place..
Every time I look at the front of the car I say: I like it...I don't like it...I like it...I don't like it.
But at the end, I would say it's a great car, with awesome sound and interior, not so beautiful design (but still special and nice)...And I would take Porsche Carrera GT over it!

dOmInIX

Nice idea AMG UNIT...What's the next car?

Carbon

0-100 km/h? These times are more a measure of grip/traction than anything else these days. The extra weight of the SLR can even help it maintain traction along with being easier to launch with an automatic gearbox (don't forget the torque advantage). The Carrera GT transmission is a bit tricky, and I'm guessing getting a perfect launch is significantly more difficult.

I can't find an option I like here either. I think the SLR is pretty nice for a Mercedes-Benz, but I don't love it or hate it.

Andaluz

I have mixed feelings about the McLaren SLR.

I love the way it looks.
I love the sound produced by the engine.
I love the practicality of it.
I love the power.

BUT...

I Hate the fact it only produces 626 Bhp. The old McLaren F1 produced 635 Bhp from a normally aspirated 6.7 V12. And it's not as fast or faster than the EXCELLENT old F1 supercar.

I hate the £350.000price. This car simply doesn't worth all that money. It feels and looks like a SL55 AMG without the limiter and with a solid roof. Even the interior comes straight from the SL. The McLaren SLR doesn't feel special fro the money. I would pay £150.000 max for the SLR.

I hate the weight of it. 4000 Ibs...that's too heavy for a supercar.

I hate the fact that Paris Hilton got one. She is nothing more than American white trash with loads of money.

I hate the lack of passion in it. Sure, the SLR is a nice car. But it lacks that extra something, that makes a fine car into a great one, which this isn't it. The SLR doesn't feel passionate enough. It's just too clinical for a supercar. The hypothesis behind this car seems to be overbalanced, too much form, too much practicality and not enough fun or x-factor.
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So there you have it...

I'm not saying the McLaren SLR is a bad car. No I'm not. After all, that would be just plain ridiculous.

I don't hate the SLR by any means. Even though I sounded rather negative about it.

I just don't love the SLR.

It's not hardcore and special enough for a supercar. It doesn't have that X-factor as a Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini Murciélago, Pagani Zonda or a Porsche Carrera GT does.

Mercedes-Benz should have given a more racing approach to the SLR. Like they did with the exuberant CLK GTR.



Now that's what I call a true Mercedes supercar!

bum-man

Let me help so you can make up your mind's.

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