SLR dissapointment

[fpv_gtho]

its not the carbon brakes getting a bad wrap, its the electro-hydraulic system activating the brakes that is, merc havent gotten the right feel for the brakes yet and for now have switched back to hydraulic brakes, which surprises me why they thought theyd be any better on the SLR. peter robinson whi tested one for wheels magazine in south africa said something along the lines of for low to medium braking you have to push the pedal further than expected but if you push too far all the stopping power comes on all of a sudden

[DeeBee]

Listen for two seconds...
This is a car that none of us (or if this site is for rich bastards ) will evry can afford (sorry about my terrible english..). So why beeing so hard on the car.. i mean, let's be glad with what it is

[Misho]

who gave this guy (DeeBee) a 10 rep rating ?!?!!!

[DeeBee]

who gave this guy (DeeBee) a 10 rep rating ?!?!!!

lol, hey, i'm new, kej
and ur going off-topic btw, this threath's not about me

[fpv_gtho]

who gave this guy (DeeBee) a 10 rep rating ?!?!!!

yeah new users start off on 10, their ratings dont count though until theyre on 20 though

[Sismanidis]

whate r u talking about? MBmclaren SLR isn't a supercar for tracks only. IT's a mess in front of Enzo, Carrera gt, and Audi Le mans!!!. This supercar is a luxury car with lot of racing technology and 620hp. And about the weight transportation... it isn't so good for a RWD supercar. I thing it would be better to have the engine in the midle but behind the driver...

[fpv_gtho]

what is its weight distribution, 49/51 f/r or something? thats closer to 50/50 than what ive seen from other rear-mid engined supercars. unless they wanted to make something looking like the CLK GTR im sure a rear midship Merc simply wouldnt look like any conventional Merc

[Misho]

what is its weight distribution, 49/51 f/r or something?

actually its the other way around, 51/49 front/rear*.
i dont mean to be an annoying person, just thought its better to have everyone know the correct info !!

* Automobile, February 2004.

[fpv_gtho]

the wheels magazine ive got infront of me says different though

quote: wheels, january 04, words by Peter Robinson:

"with the ESP stability control turned off, an injudicious stab at the throttle lights up both rear wheels, and demands correction to keep the SLR straight. Dont even think about disconnecting the ESP on slippery roads, because even with 51 percent of weight over the back wheels, and fantastic traction and chassis balance once above 30km/h, one serious right-foot prod at crawling speed and the driver is looking down the road through the door window"

i wouldnt have quoted the whole paragraph, but i personally thought the last bit was funny

[Sismanidis]

I didn't say that SLR is not so good supercar cause it is close to the top. But do you thing that a so overweight car can defeat Carrera GTs or Le mans quattro. It isn't the experience of merc but it's the luxury!!! For god shake, it is a sportcar with 620hp. We don't give a shit about luxury!!! I believe in race cars like ENZO and Audi Le mans. Ferrari and audi. 0-100:3.6sec, 3.7sec and top speed: 350 km/h, 345 km/h. I love these two cars and I believe that this audi is the most beautifull car I ever seen.
See these and you will understand
http://www.highresautoimages.com/1600/audi/lemans7.html
http://www.highresautoimages.com/1600/audi/lemans5.html
http://www.highresautoimages.com/160.../lemans14.html
http://www.highresautoimages.com/160.../lemans16.html

[Egg Nog]

I didn't say that SLR is not so good supercar cause it is close to the top. But do you thing that a so overweight car can defeat Carrera GTs or Le mans quattro. It isn't the experience of merc but it's the luxury!!! For god shake, it is a sportcar with 620hp. We don't give a shit about luxury!!! I believe in race cars like ENZO and Audi Le mans. Ferrari and audi. 0-100:3.6sec, 3.7sec and top speed: 350 km/h, 345 km/h. I love these two cars and I believe that this audi is the most beautifull car I ever seen.
See these and you will understand
http://www.highresautoimages.com/1600/audi/lemans7.html
http://www.highresautoimages.com/1600/audi/lemans5.html
http://www.highresautoimages.com/160.../lemans14.html
http://www.highresautoimages.com/160.../lemans16.html

The Audi LeMans Quattro, at least for now, is a concept car. Thus, it shouldn't really be compared to these.

[bum-man]

I didn't say that SLR is not so good supercar cause it is close to the top. But do you thing that a so overweight car can defeat Carrera GTs or Le mans quattro. It isn't the experience of merc but it's the luxury!!! For god shake, it is a sportcar with 620hp. We don't give a shit about luxury!!! I believe in race cars like ENZO and Audi Le mans. Ferrari and audi. 0-100:3.6sec, 3.7sec and top speed: 350 km/h, 345 km/h. I love these two cars and I believe that this audi is the most beautifull car I ever seen.
See these and you will understand
http://www.highresautoimages.com/1600/audi/lemans7.html
http://www.highresautoimages.com/1600/audi/lemans5.html
http://www.highresautoimages.com/160.../lemans14.html
http://www.highresautoimages.com/160.../lemans16.html

what are the rest of the specs for the car like weight and engine?

[fpv_gtho]

For god shake, it is a sportcar with 620hp. We don't give a shit about luxury!!!

i think MB/mclaren just want the buyers to be buying more than an engine. for the price theyre asking maybe the luxury element is what gets the buyer to seal the deal

[jones.dk]

I just like the SLR a lot.....

[Sismanidis]

The Audi LeMans Quattro, at least for now, is a concept car. Thus, it shouldn't really be compared to these.

I don't thing so...
Just remember
1250Kg (oh yeah)
345KM/h MAX (ooh yeah)
612hp (too many)
0-100:3.6 (oooooooooooh Yeaaah)
this is a small enzo with super all new technology...