2008 | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

A perennial leader in high-performance technology and unparallelled luxury, Mercedes-Benz’s new debuts remain a celebrated occasion to the present day. Without exception, its Vision SLR (1999) concept looked decades into the future while offering a tangible glimpse at the manufacturer’s early 2000’s aspirations. Built in partnership with McLaren Automotive in Woking, England, the Vision SLR soon saw production as the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren by model year 2003.

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The new car arrived far beyond expectations of an aspirational styling exercise. Its carbon fiber monocoque construction and carbon ceramic brakes saw implementation as the first ever configured in a mass-produced road car. With 617 horsepower, its supercharged M155 5.4L V8 propelled the rakish coupe to a top speed of 207mph. Highly rigid and lightweight construction paired seamlessly with Roadster configuration, unveiled in 2007 and offered through the end of production two years following.  

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Finished in Palladium Grey Metallic over Red/Black leather, this 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster checks every box. Butterfly doors, a Red power-convertible top, and an endless clamshell hood open to reveal a thrilling combination of comfort and performance. Inside, leather-clad carbon bucket seating faces a 220mph speedometer and ornate center console controls. AMG SpeedShift R gearing w/selectable manual shifting funnels power to massive 19” rear wheels mounted over carbon ceramic rotors to offering precision driver inputs and stopping power. One of just 106 SLRs produced for model year 2008, this Mercedes-Benz now shows fewer than 6k miles. Original factory accessories accompany the sale, alongside a clean title, and Carfax report, and Seller’s Disclosure.

• 1 of 106 examples produced for model year 2008
• Assembled in McLaren's Woking, England Technology Center
• Carbon fiber monocoque construction
• 49/51 weight distribution
• M155 V8, supercharged/intercooled 
• AMG SpeedShift 5-speed automatic w/selectable manual shifting
• AMG dual sidepipe exhaust
• AIRBRAKE power rear spoiler
• Carbon ceramic brakes
• Bi-xenon headlamps
• Power-operated convertible top in Red
• Carbon fiber bucket seating
• Bose surround sound
• Complete collection of rare factory SLR accessories