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Adrian PatonLast Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR roadster to be auctioned off
October 21st 2008 23:15
As we start counting down the final days of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR supercar, the luxury German marque has announced that the last ever production SLR roadster will be auctioned off for charity in the good ol' US of A.
Set to become a collector's item, the last SLR roadster features a special one-off Sienna Pearl metallic paint job and a bespoke Tobacco Brown interior.The engine bay remains untouched, featuring the same 454 kW 5.5-litre supercharged V8 engine found in other SLRs.
The auction is scheduled to commence on November 20, 2008 at 1pm EST US time and ends at 5pm on the same day. Bidding will start at an eye-watering US$529,500, with any amount beyond the starting bid benefiting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The Official Mercedes-Benz Press Release:
The Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster exclusively for the Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Catalog
The provenance of a singular vehicle, built to the exacting standards of Mercedes McLaren, the creators of world championship-winning Formula One racing cars, this SLR is the only one built for the United States.
Legends are created by a combination of unrivalled performance, technological leadership and exclusivity. The Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster follows the lineage of the Mercedes-Benz 900 SLR racing car, which triumphed at the 1955 Mille Miglia endurance race and forever imprinted this historic racing victory on the brand Mercedes-Benz.
The Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster underscores the racing tradition with its 206 mph top speed, 617 horsepower supercharged V-8 engine and carbon fiber body with scissor-type articulated doors. No other roadster on Earth combines this level of technology and performace - and no other SLR will match the singular model.
The Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster completes its limited production with this unique SLR Roadster. With carbon fiber bodywork finished in bespoke SLR Sienna Pearl metallic paint and composition Tobacco Brown leather interior, only one SLR in this combination is destined for the United States.
Owning this unique vehicle, the final production SLR Roadster for the United States, will make a statement to automotive enthusiasts for years to come.
This vehicle will be available in an exclusive online auction on November 20, 2008 from
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST. The vehicle’s price is $529,500 with any and all funds raised above
and beyond donated to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Performance and Design Highlights
Sienna Pearl Super Metallic Paint - This unique finish is reserved for this single SLR Roadster and has metallic elements which are three times the size of traditional metallic paint and give this SLR a radiant brown metallic finish with deep metallic copper undertones.
Composition Leather - Complimenting the SLR exterior finish, is an interior of equal beauty. The Tobacco Brown composition leather interior exudes performance for the driver and passenger and compliments the exterior finish.
Wheels and Brakes - Fitment of 19-inch SLR wheels with special brake system, accented with gold brake calipers, completes the exterior design with a technical statement hinting at this vehicle’s incredible performance.
Vehicle Specifications
Total displacement: 5,439 cc
Horsepower: 617 at 6,500 rpm
Torque: 575 lb-ft at 3,200-5,000 rpm
Acceleration: 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds
Top speed: 206 mph
Wheels, front: 9.0 x 19
Wheels, rear: 11.5 x 19
High-performance tires, front: 255/35 R19
High-performance tires, rear: 295/30 R19
MSRP: $529,500.00
[Source: Mercedes-Benz]
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