Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren - speed, subject to safety and beauty

The name of the legendary car Mercedes-Benz SLR 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 of the type "sports-light-racing". Such light-racing cars accelerate to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds with the help of a 626-hp motor, which allows driving on such a car at a speed of 334 km / h. Cars Mercedes McLaren SLR are the fastest cars in the world with automatic transmission. In the carbon body of such an aluminum car, only the engine frame and suspension elements are manufactured, not counting the salon decorations. But the history of this ultramodern car began long ago.

In the early 50's, having divided the last century in half, the company Mercedes Benz was hard and gradually recovering from the blows suffered by it during the war. Despite the difficulties of restoring production, as early as 1954 the Mercedes Benz team performed at the World Championship in Formula One racing and won. 1955 began no less successfully for the Mercedes Benz team, but in June there was a major accident in the history of motorsport, during which the driver and 83 spectators died.

In the same year, the company Mercedes Benz withdrew from motorsport and appeared there only in 1993, starting deliveries of engines for other teams. In 1995, Mercedes Benz joined forces with the English team McLaren, whose cooperation with the championship did not lead, but three titles in the pilot race and one in the design were won. Thus, the term Mercedes-Benz SLR was added the term McLaren, and the production of supercars Mercedes SLR McLaren in 2003, which lasted until 2009, began. The basis of these cars was put Mercedes Benz 300SLR in 1955, which brought the Mercedes Benz team a victory in those legendary years.

The layout of the body of the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren is a classic front-engine with an extended hood. This allows you to evenly distribute the weight of the engine between the wheel support points and obtain optimal speed stability and controllability.

The body of the supercar Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren with a short back and cockpit on the background of an elongated hood convincingly proves that this functionality is the basis of beauty and attractiveness. Interior trim Mercedes-McLaren - a healthy mix of opposites: the minimalism of sports cars and the luxury of executive limousines. The interior materials combine carbon, aluminum and special types of leather.

Suspension Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren is built on the principles of racing cars using double cross bars. Rear suspension changes the angle of camber during sharp turns, keeping the stability of the car and reliable grip on the road. The reaction speed of the suspension is facilitated by the most lightweight carbon-aluminum body and suspension parts made of forged aluminum. The long wheelbase, low center of gravity, location and control technology of the suspension stabilizers allow this supercar to be stable and manageable at maximum speeds.

The Mercedes-McLaren brake system uses pressure in brake cylinders, reaching up to 160 bar. With the help of carbon-fiber reinforced and specially cooled brake discs, braking of a car with a capacity of 2,000 hp is ensured. Helps to retract the retractable aerodynamic spoiler on the rear lid of the luggage compartment. In 18-inch or 19-inch alloy wheels , the automatic tire pressure support system works.

In total, less than two thousand cars were produced, and even a quick look at such a car hardly leaves anyone who saw the Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren "alive".