The name of the legendary car Mercedes-BenzSLR McLaren consists of the names of two companies: the German Mercedes Benz and the English McLaren Automotive, as well as the abbreviation SLR, meaning something like “sport-light-racing”. Such light-racing cars accelerate to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds with the help of a 626-hp engine allowing to drive such a car at a speed of 334 km / h. Mercedes McLaren SLR cars are the fastest cars in the world with an automatic transmission. In the carbon body of such a car, only the motor frame and suspension elements, not including the salon decorations, are made of aluminum. But the history of this super modern car began long ago.
In the early 50s, dividing the last century in half,Mercedes Benz has been recovering heavily and gradually from the blows suffered by it during the war. Despite the difficulties of restoring production, as early as 1954, the Mercedes Benz team competed in the Formula 1 World Auto Racing Championship and won. 1955 began no less successfully for the Mercedes Benz team, but in June there was the largest accident in the history of motor racing, during which the driver and 83 spectators died.
In the same year, Mercedes Benz leftmotor racing and appeared there only in 1993, starting the supply of engines for other teams. In 1995, Mercedes Benz joined his efforts with the English team McLaren, cooperation with which did not lead to the championship, but three titles in the pilot standings and one in the design team were won. Thus, the McLaren term was added to the Mercedes SLR brand, and the production of Mercedes SLR McLaren supercars began in 2003, lasting until 2009. These cars were based on the 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SLR, which brought the Mercedes Benz team a victory in those legendary years.
Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren body layoutis a classic front-engine with an extended hood. This allows you to evenly distribute the weight of the engine between the wheel points of support and to obtain optimal speed stability and controllability.
Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren supercar body withThe shortened rear part and the cockpit against the background of an elongated hood convincingly proves that real functionality is the basis of beauty and attractiveness. Mercedes-McLaren's interior trim is a healthy mix of opposites: the minimalism of sports cars and the luxury of representative limousines. The interior materials combine carbon, aluminum and special leather grades.
Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren suspension is built onprinciples of racing cars using double transverse rods. The rear suspension changes the camber angle during sharp turns, maintaining the stability of the vehicle and good grip. The speed of reaction of the suspension contributes to the most lightweight carbon-aluminum body and suspension parts, made of forged aluminum. Long wheelbase, low center of gravity, location and control technology suspension stabilizers allow this supercar to be stable and manageable at maximum speeds.
Mercedes-McLaren brake system usespressure in the brake cylinders, reaching 160 bar. With the help of carbon-fiber-reinforced and specially cooled brake discs, braking of a 2,000 hp vehicle is ensured. Helps to brake retractable aerodynamic spoiler on the rear lid of the luggage compartment. In the 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels, the system automatically supports tire pressure.
In total, there were less than two thousand such cars, and even a quick glance at such a car hardly leaves anyone indifferent who saw the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren "alive."
