People really dont. This car was meant to be a GRAND TOURER that asked questions of the 575 Maranello...... these days its sits in the halls of automotive greatness in the same class and Enzo and Carrera GT. Its the definition of a over achiever.
@@CITRUS-- unfortunately the collective hive and be one track minded. I think because it’s in the company of The Enzo and Carrera GT it’s expected to live up to their expectations. In reality it’s what you said. And that doesn’t mean it can’t hold its own or shouldn’t be in the company it keeps. It just means you’re going to want to drive it home afterwards and it has some forgiveness if you make a mistake which the latter does not.
@@CITRUS-- it's funny because now I'm appreciating how ridiculous and well engineered the SLR is (versus hivemind oh it's a slow heavy thing) and also seeing the beauty in how in the %%%% Porsche managed to make the Carrera GT somewhat usable in normal comfort driving... The Enzo needs no words.. Amazing times for true supercar design.
As a child , the SLR McLaren is what got me interested in cars. I was infatuated with every facet of this car and now that I'm older I can see why. Masterpiece
@@observantmonkey4055 I know that. But early gameplay isn't looking good to me. I'm not talking about graphics but physics (looks just bad). Also I see they removed original to every car speedometer and tachometer when driving in the street view.
Same I liked using it for the long races in that game. The Chrysler ME412 was really the only car that the AI could use to give a challenge, since it's got much higher top speed. But to drive very fast cross country in a relaxed fashion, the SLR does it very well. Refined muscle car like other V8 Mercs as usual.
That's an often overlooked feature of a 12 Volt socket in the trunk: You can charge the battery over that connection if the CAN bus allows it and your charger accepts it as a battery connection.
the only Mercedes to be co-designed with McLaren and also built in the Woking factory in Britain. I somehow never knew until recently they were assembled in the McLaren factory but it's obvious.
I've heard that you should press the bonnet after extending it rather than pulling from the side, because it can crack if lifter unevenly, not sure how true that is.
Easy to see the DNA of formula one in it, the packaging and the fact weight distribution trumps minor issues like it's an engine out job to change the plugs.
They were handbuilt at the McLaren factory in the UK at the time, I didn't realize this until reading the Tamiya instructions for a 1/24 model of one I just started building. Tons of F1 tech and design philosophy behind the "comfortable" grand tourer, it's an incredible machine.
I believe this was the fastest automatic car in the world when it launched. I've always loved how sinister the supercharged V8 sounds... if I'm pulling this out of the memory banks correctly, I think Clarkson said during the race to Oslo against a boat that the supercharger needs 125 horsepower just to run it!
Many people don’t know but this car is essentially a full carbon car. It has a carbon monocoque and besides some small parts here and there everything is carbon.
every SLR was handbuilt at McLaren factory in UK. Not taking anything away from Mercedes Benz/AMG but the design of this car is pure F1 engineer let loose on a grand tourer.
It's truly an amazing car, everything about it is very impressive, until you get to sit inside one, then it's pretty plain, I've driven 3 over a few years & never been impressed by the interior, the gearbox isn't exactly good to use ether, as others have also said the brakes don't inspire confidence, I'd really like to try the upgraded version from Mclaren though, I believe they are very much improved, Rj in Oz
This car would be nigh unbeatable on a cross country, long distance race. Merc toughness and reliability of engineering coupled with high speed and stability. It's a Cannonball car for sure ;)
Jay Leno says it's misunderstood. I agree. On release it was shunned in favor of the Carrera GT, Enzo, MC12... but really it was never made to be the fastest laptime road legal racer, rather "how much F1 tech can we stuff in grand touring SL super car and make ANYONE take a second glance at it if they ever see one in person"
it was the only gearbox MB used that could proper handle the engines torque. In a parallel universe instead of "SLR gearbox awful" we'd hear "destroyed my SLR transmission again..."
I feel like I rarely apreciate how crazy this car is
I don’t think many of us do honestly.
People really dont. This car was meant to be a GRAND TOURER that asked questions of the 575 Maranello...... these days its sits in the halls of automotive greatness in the same class and Enzo and Carrera GT. Its the definition of a over achiever.
@@CITRUS-- unfortunately the collective hive and be one track minded. I think because it’s in the company of The Enzo and Carrera GT it’s expected to live up to their expectations. In reality it’s what you said. And that doesn’t mean it can’t hold its own or shouldn’t be in the company it keeps. It just means you’re going to want to drive it home afterwards and it has some forgiveness if you make a mistake which the latter does not.
? Gt
@@CITRUS-- it's funny because now I'm appreciating how ridiculous and well engineered the SLR is (versus hivemind oh it's a slow heavy thing) and also seeing the beauty in how in the %%%% Porsche managed to make the Carrera GT somewhat usable in normal comfort driving... The Enzo needs no words.. Amazing times for true supercar design.
These are the best videos on UA-cam! Please continue to go through your inventory and stored vehicles. Thank you so much.
Your entire User's Guide series is absolutely top notch! Please keep them coming!
As a child , the SLR McLaren is what got me interested in cars. I was infatuated with every facet of this car and now that I'm older I can see why. Masterpiece
Without doubt, the best looking modern Merc. Even after 20 years it still looks amazing.
Your whole user guides series is extraordinary. Really really top quality content.
The best V8 sound ever created👍👍👍. Love SLR
Thanks for this user guide, now I’m ready to receive my SLR!
Test drive unlimited made me fall in love with this car. Class with a hint of menace. Perfect
I loved that game :)
@@Bossix84 a classic. There is a new one on the way with a Hong Kong Island location.
@@observantmonkey4055 I know that. But early gameplay isn't looking good to me. I'm not talking about graphics but physics (looks just bad).
Also I see they removed original to every car speedometer and tachometer when driving in the street view.
@@Bossix84 yeah some sacrifices it seems. The physics they said are being worked on. So hopefully it all works out
Same I liked using it for the long races in that game. The Chrysler ME412 was really the only car that the AI could use to give a challenge, since it's got much higher top speed.
But to drive very fast cross country in a relaxed fashion, the SLR does it very well. Refined muscle car like other V8 Mercs as usual.
That's an often overlooked feature of a 12 Volt socket in the trunk: You can charge the battery over that connection if the CAN bus allows it and your charger accepts it as a battery connection.
This masterpiece is timeless machine 🖤 .
Love the SLR, its such a different departure from all other Mercedes...
the only Mercedes to be co-designed with McLaren and also built in the Woking factory in Britain. I somehow never knew until recently they were assembled in the McLaren factory but it's obvious.
The most timeless modern Mercedes Benz in my opinion
IMO this is one of the best looking Supercars! MEGA!
Peak of modern automotive’s design. Can’t get anymore modern than this
I've seen a few of these driving around being from Surrey myself. An incredible aura and presence when you see one. The sound is incredible
What a legend! Thanks for all the nice insights again.
Just amazing machine. Piece of modern art.
I remember being underwhelmed when it was first revealed. Later on I saw one in person and it was stunning.
The smile when it starts 🥰
There is an separate 12-volt outlet in the trunk! GT-territory! 😎👍🏻
Very handy for trickle charging.
Love the User Guides! I also think the color on thus SLR suits it best. Was never a fan of the classic silver.
Thank you so much for this video. The SLR is one of my favorite car and you explained everything perfectly 🙏🏻
Always love the SLR, but my personal favourite is the Roadster version, including the 722 S.
What a gorgeous thing especially in this beautiful colour!
I've heard that you should press the bonnet after extending it rather than pulling from the side, because it can crack if lifter unevenly, not sure how true that is.
Already looking forward to the next video.
Love to see the start button on the gear lever, i think the first in a production car as well
Easy to see the DNA of formula one in it, the packaging and the fact weight distribution trumps minor issues like it's an engine out job to change the plugs.
They were handbuilt at the McLaren factory in the UK at the time, I didn't realize this until reading the Tamiya instructions for a 1/24 model of one I just started building. Tons of F1 tech and design philosophy behind the "comfortable" grand tourer, it's an incredible machine.
But you can also use the 12v input next to the fire extinguisher on the left side to charge
The Ferrari Enzo also had standard carbon-ceramic brakes and was released a bit earlier.
Great to see a new users guide vid!
One of the most beautiful modern car ever made imho
Guide worked perfectly on my Skoda Fabia
What about the tape deck behind the radio.
Thanks for this, once again, insightful video!
Thanks for this video helped me out getting a new battery tender to my battery lol.
I believe this was the fastest automatic car in the world when it launched. I've always loved how sinister the supercharged V8 sounds... if I'm pulling this out of the memory banks correctly, I think Clarkson said during the race to Oslo against a boat that the supercharger needs 125 horsepower just to run it!
Price ?
Am I right in guessing that this particular SLR has been refreshed by MSO recently? I see what appears to be some subtle but tasteful modifications.
Excellent! One day I’ll own one… in the meantime I drive my SL R231…
The face when he started up 🤣🤣🤣
Couldn't hide it XD
Brilliant content. 🎉
Many people don’t know but this car is essentially a full carbon car. It has a carbon monocoque and besides some small parts here and there everything is carbon.
EXCELENT VIDEO
How do you close the door from the inside? Great vid btw, love these
You order your butler to close it
There's a latch on the cabin side of the door - it has to be closed manually.
amazin o future proof this car is... i love it. no garbage. to bad amg gt black isnt like this..
every SLR was handbuilt at McLaren factory in UK. Not taking anything away from Mercedes Benz/AMG but the design of this car is pure F1 engineer let loose on a grand tourer.
Love u Mercedes-Benz SLR! 🎯
If this car was made today, it would still be relevant and timeless. A top notch beauty and that engine sound.. that is a porn to ears.
I absolutely love these videos I wish there were more
Imagine Mr. Murray's state of mind, having to deal with all of this weight...
the best grand-tourer?
If I ever had the chance to own any car in the world it would be one of these
harrison metcalfe took one for a blast through wales a short while ago
Harry? Wasn't that like 2 years ago? Great video though.
one of the best SLR, lucky who ever bought this
Beautiful
It's truly an amazing car, everything about it is very impressive, until you get to sit inside one, then it's pretty plain, I've driven 3 over a few years & never been impressed by the interior, the gearbox isn't exactly good to use ether, as others have also said the brakes don't inspire confidence, I'd really like to try the upgraded version from Mclaren though, I believe they are very much improved, Rj in Oz
this thing looks like a spaceship 20 years later.
I wonder if Manny Koshbin has the most valuable SLR collection out there.
Why are we all watching this like we own one?
Great! Now all I need is an SLR
This car would be nigh unbeatable on a cross country, long distance race.
Merc toughness and reliability of engineering coupled with high speed and stability.
It's a Cannonball car for sure ;)
Jeremy Clarkson did just that when it was new. Drove it in a race on top gear across Europe or something
Yep, I saw that episode.
The boys went by train in a race.@@Spainnyboi
I love my CLS55 AMG 600hp daily driver family car. M113k!
saab made the bonnet work rip saab
I think the influence of Mercedes was more strongly felt than the one of Gordon Murray, this thing weights 1750 kg!
Wau 😲😲😲
I'm not even a car freak but is this car really overlooked? Thought it was a classic but I'm not a petrol head...
Jay Leno says it's misunderstood. I agree. On release it was shunned in favor of the Carrera GT, Enzo, MC12... but really it was never made to be the fastest laptime road legal racer, rather "how much F1 tech can we stuff in grand touring SL super car and make ANYONE take a second glance at it if they ever see one in person"
2k Supercar > Gen Z Hypercars
Just in case I need to purchase one 😅
Bonnet works the same way as Saab 900
Love these! This is like a in-depth Doug demuro video in a Armani suit. Pinky up bitches
Doug is like children's cartoons compared to DK engineering.
don't hate
@@chadbarbaro THIIIIISSSS is a free country
@dougdemuro I love you man
Manny Koshbin watching this video nodding his head.
‘Like an ironing board’… how many SLR owners do their own laundry I wonder
"The kind of collections that these should sit in"
WHOAH the pompousness. :-) Too funny. LOVE IT
According to the BABVVO laws in EU and most states of the USA all gas cars will be illegal!!!!
The phone 😆
Step 1: Get a SLR
you wont hear anything on that phone holding it that way
This is Manny Khoshbin’s dose of drug😅
Rodriguez Cynthia Taylor Brenda Johnson Ronald
Never know a Nokia in SLR!!!
First!
Great, now what?
Gearbox is awful
it was the only gearbox MB used that could proper handle the engines torque. In a parallel universe instead of "SLR gearbox awful" we'd hear "destroyed my SLR transmission again..."
Never liked this car. Still looks like a weird rich old man’s car.
This is for people who prefer grand touring over driving fun.
i saw this car in dubai they left it on the desert and the mileage was 500,000+ KM
common Dubai practice
We need to do something about those wing up w@nkers!