Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster

McLaren and Mercedes are two of the most successful names in Motorsport, the collaboration between the two teams gathered pace in 1995 as Mercedes became McLaren's F1 Engine supplier. The collaboration that followed in Formula One, would bear many great successes over almost two decades. Mercedes-Benz went on to acquire 40 percent of the McLaren Group, and at this time, the two companies produced their first road car together.

Competition was fierce in 2003 with Ferrari launching the Enzo and Porsche the mid Engineered Carrera GT. However the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, with its Awe-Inspiring supercharged 5.5 litre Engine, put the emphasis back in the driving seat. Mclaren's input is obvious in the car's handling characteristics and most notably the braking, when launched the SLR's brakes were by far the most advanced available on any road car, internally ventilated carbon-fibre ceramic discs with 6-piston aluminium fixed-callipers.

Please note, this vehicle is no longer for sale.

Just under four years after the launch of the SLR Coupé, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the highly anticipated open-top version at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, with a certain rising Formula One rookie by the name of Lewis Hamilton, assisting with press duties.

This particular SLR Roadster was delivered new to Hong Kong in the signature shade of Crystal Galaxite Black Metallic. Shortly thereafter, the car was returned to McLaren Automotive for a number of factory enhancements, both mechanical and cosmetic.

Referred to as the ‘McLaren Edition SLR Conversion’, the upgrades included revised damping and suspension, a sports exhaust system, bespoke exterior badging, an interior refit and retrim, HiFi system upgrade, and repainted brake calipers, altogether totaling over £38,000.

Upon returning to Asia, the car has been used sparingly, having covered just 1,700 km. With a fully documented maintenance history and the desirable McLaren Edition upgrades, this SLR Roadster represents a uniquely specified example among the 520 units produced.