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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

MSRP: $452,750
Engine: AMG-built supercharged 5,439-cc 24-valve V-8 engine
Net Power: 617 hp @ 6500 rpm
Net Torque: 575 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
0-60: in under 3.8 seconds
Top Speed: 208 mph

http://www.mbusa.com/models/main.do?modelCode=SLR
http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_SLR_McLaren


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"There is already 440 pound-feet of torque by 1500 rpm, and well over 500 pound-feet between 3000 and 5000 rpm. "


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1. Is this car available in the US?
2. What is the different between this car and the McLaren F1? and which one is better?
3. Would you give up your Evo for this car? why and why not?

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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Yes its available in US
McLaren F1 = driver seat in the middle. Much more expensive.
Yes so i could sell it and buy Evo + mods


**oh and Paris Hilton has one.....
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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1. Yes
2. I think the F1 is the all-out-watch-the-****-out race version.
3. Who wouldn't.
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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i wouldnt buy that ****.. id much rather spend that money on like 15 Evo's.. or a bunch of other cars..
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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The car is available in the US. Paris Hilton has one.

McLaren SLR is a Mercedez and McLaren project. It's basically a Benz super to battle against the Enzo and Carrera GT. The McLaren F1 is a project car between BMW and McLaren using a BMW V12. It's a three seater race car. Unless you're talking the McLaren F1 car that is piloted by Kimi last or Alonzo in this year.

I love my Evo but the SLR is nice.

But what's the point of this thread? Everyone here loves to own a super car.
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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i wouldnt buy that ****.. id much rather spend that money on like 15 Evo's.. or a bunch of other cars..
Are you stupid....why would you buy 15 Evo's?? God I feel sorry for these kind of people!
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Yes sir I would gladly give up my evo for that car!
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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someones got one in orlando, saw it parked out in front of a club one night pretty nice car, for the money id rather have something else... maybe a verion
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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The Mclaren F1 would kill the SLR, but it is harder to Drive, much more a race car, but has a 240MPH Top Speed, all this in 1992. The Benz is plush in comparison and MUCH easier to drive. The F1 seats 3 and is MUCH MUCH MUCH more expensive, it also has more WHP and is 1000 pounds lighter. F1 by a mile.
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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EvoAnthony, I was about to post a similiar reply, but decided against it.
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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i got to sit in one last year during auto show press week. The interior on those is sooo awesome and comfy.
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Old Feb 3, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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I saw one of those driving through Santana Row before and it looked GOOD!
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Old Feb 4, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by EvoAnthony
Are you stupid....why would you buy 15 Evo's?? God I feel sorry for these kind of people!
NO, Im not STUPID! i dont see any point in spending all that $$ on just 1 car!! i wouldnt buy 15 evo's per-say.. just that i would rather have a bunch of different cars to choose from(even if they are MUCH cheaper). or better yet.. buy a house w/ all that money. yes, if i was RICH/WEALTHY.. instead of spending $400k on a car.. i'd buy another house! so EvoAnthony... NO im not stupid.. i just like to get more for my money..
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Old Feb 4, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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I would take the F1 over the SLR any day. I would also take the Carrera GT over the SLR. The performance is great with the SLR, but the looks don't do anything for me.
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