Data on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR
Introduction
The 2008 SLR is manufactured in GERMANY for Mercedes-Benz. It is Mercedes-Benz's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $495,000 USD in 2008.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the SLR gets 12 miles/gallon city and 16 miles/gallon highway off a 25.60 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the SLR are also available.
Pricing
The SLR retails for $495,000 USD with a invoice price of $460,350 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $2,750 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The SLR comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4023 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
SLR Dimensions
In 2008 the SLR has an overall length of 183.30 inches and a width of 75.10 inches. It sits a total of 49.30 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 36.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the SLR a turning radius of 40.00 inches. It uses 255/35R19 tires with a wheelbase of 106.30 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Traction Control. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists .
Exterior color choices include Amazonite Blue Metallic, Amazonite Blue Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Amazonite Blue Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Amazonite Blue Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Antimony Gray Metallic, Antimony Gray Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Antimony Gray Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Antimony Gray Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Cassiterite Black Metallic, Cassiterite Black Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Cassiterite Black Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Cassiterite Black Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Coronadite Gray Metallic, Coronadite Gray Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Coronadite Gray Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Coronadite Gray Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Coveline Blue Metallic, Coveline Blue Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Coveline Blue Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Coveline Blue Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Digenite Blue Metallic, Digenite Blue Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Digenite Blue Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Digenite Blue Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Fayalite Green Metallic, Fayalite Green Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Fayalite Green Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Fayalite Green Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Galaxite Black Metallic, Galaxite Black Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Galaxite Black Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Galaxite Black Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Laurite Silver Metallic, Laurite Silver Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Laurite Silver Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Laurite Silver Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Osminum Gray Metallic, Osminum Gray Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Osminum Gray Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Osminum Gray Metallic with Red/Black Soft Top, Palladium Gray Metallic, Palladium Gray Metallic with Anthracite/Black Soft Top, Palladium Gray Metallic with Beige/Black Soft Top, Palladium Gray Meta with interior choices of 300SL Red Leather Interior, Beige Nappa Leather Interior, Black Leather Interior, Black Nappa Leather Interior, Copper Nappa Leather Interior, Dark Pacific Blue Nappa Leather Interior, Graphite Green Nappa Leather Interior, Green Nappa Leather Interior, Light Brown Nappa Leather Interior, Pastel Yellow Nappa Leather Interior, Royal Blue Nappa Leather Interior, Sand Nappa Leather Interior, Silver Nappa Leather Interior, Tabacco Brown Nappa Leather Interior. The SLR seats 2 people with 44.20 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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