Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren User's Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
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  • @petrus3801
    @petrus3801 9 месяцев назад +76

    I feel like I rarely apreciate how crazy this car is

    • @Spainnyboi
      @Spainnyboi 9 месяцев назад +1

      I don’t think many of us do honestly.

    • @CITRUS--
      @CITRUS-- 9 месяцев назад +8

      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.

    • @Spainnyboi
      @Spainnyboi 9 месяцев назад +3

      @@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.

    • @MarcoSanna-jd5iy
      @MarcoSanna-jd5iy 3 месяца назад

      ​? Gt

  • @davidjohnrees
    @davidjohnrees 9 месяцев назад +49

    These are the best videos on RUclips! Please continue to go through your inventory and stored vehicles. Thank you so much.

  • @TrailTape
    @TrailTape 9 месяцев назад +28

    Your entire User's Guide series is absolutely top notch! Please keep them coming!

  • @matthewpotter8491
    @matthewpotter8491 Месяц назад

    Without doubt, the best looking modern Merc. Even after 20 years it still looks amazing.

  • @alexandrosl3317
    @alexandrosl3317 9 месяцев назад +10

    Your whole user guides series is extraordinary. Really really top quality content.

  • @fh6758
    @fh6758 9 месяцев назад +7

    The best V8 sound ever created👍👍👍. Love SLR

  • @Fastvoice
    @Fastvoice 9 месяцев назад +6

    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.

  • @jitenyagnik9410
    @jitenyagnik9410 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for this user guide, now I’m ready to receive my SLR!

  • @wv9548
    @wv9548 9 месяцев назад +5

    What a legend! Thanks for all the nice insights again.

  • @paraclk
    @paraclk 9 месяцев назад

    Great to see a new users guide vid!

  • @antonioalatorre2015
    @antonioalatorre2015 9 месяцев назад +5

    The face when he started up 🤣🤣🤣

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir 9 месяцев назад

      Couldn't hide it XD

  • @jackkennedy7078
    @jackkennedy7078 6 месяцев назад

    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

  • @kyronrc
    @kyronrc 9 месяцев назад +2

    Love the SLR, its such a different departure from all other Mercedes...

  • @iirohavana4837
    @iirohavana4837 9 месяцев назад +4

    There is an separate 12-volt outlet in the trunk! GT-territory! 😎👍🏻

    • @Fastvoice
      @Fastvoice 9 месяцев назад +1

      Very handy for trickle charging.

  • @majidmasoud
    @majidmasoud 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this video. The SLR is one of my favorite car and you explained everything perfectly 🙏🏻

  • @mutalekasengele6559
    @mutalekasengele6559 9 месяцев назад +2

    The most timeless modern Mercedes Benz in my opinion

  • @richboy900
    @richboy900 9 месяцев назад

    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

  • @bernardoterreno9946
    @bernardoterreno9946 9 месяцев назад

    Already looking forward to the next video.

  • @jf6853
    @jf6853 9 месяцев назад +2

    IMO this is one of the best looking Supercars! MEGA!

  • @Aelbrecht92
    @Aelbrecht92 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this, once again, insightful video!

  • @ICEMANZIDANE
    @ICEMANZIDANE 9 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @iamtheAtomicPenguin
    @iamtheAtomicPenguin 9 месяцев назад

    What a gorgeous thing especially in this beautiful colour!

  • @observantmonkey4055
    @observantmonkey4055 9 месяцев назад +4

    Test drive unlimited made me fall in love with this car. Class with a hint of menace. Perfect

    • @Bossix84
      @Bossix84 9 месяцев назад +1

      I loved that game :)

    • @observantmonkey4055
      @observantmonkey4055 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@Bossix84 a classic. There is a new one on the way with a Hong Kong Island location.

    • @Bossix84
      @Bossix84 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@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.

    • @observantmonkey4055
      @observantmonkey4055 9 месяцев назад

      @@Bossix84 yeah some sacrifices it seems. The physics they said are being worked on. So hopefully it all works out

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 8 месяцев назад +1

      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.

  • @maciejwarda3679
    @maciejwarda3679 9 месяцев назад

    Just amazing machine. Piece of modern art.

  • @user-ci1yn8or2h
    @user-ci1yn8or2h 3 месяца назад

    This masterpiece is timeless machine 🖤 .

  • @Porkerr
    @Porkerr 9 месяцев назад +1

    The smile when it starts 🥰

  • @jonathanblake5844
    @jonathanblake5844 9 месяцев назад +1

    Love the User Guides! I also think the color on thus SLR suits it best. Was never a fan of the classic silver.

  • @KIM-nc7ti
    @KIM-nc7ti 9 месяцев назад

    Peak of modern automotive’s design. Can’t get anymore modern than this

  • @martinboulden4388
    @martinboulden4388 9 месяцев назад

    Brilliant content. 🎉

  • @antonioalatorre2015
    @antonioalatorre2015 9 месяцев назад +1

    EXCELENT VIDEO

  • @solsol1624
    @solsol1624 9 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @dndsmith1ify
    @dndsmith1ify 9 месяцев назад

    Guide worked perfectly on my Skoda Fabia

  • @FAT8893
    @FAT8893 9 месяцев назад

    Always love the SLR, but my personal favourite is the Roadster version, including the 722 S.

  • @ramadhanisme7
    @ramadhanisme7 9 месяцев назад

    Love to see the start button on the gear lever, i think the first in a production car as well

  • @SmallBlogV8
    @SmallBlogV8 9 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @alessandrogandaia8744
    @alessandrogandaia8744 9 месяцев назад

    Love u Mercedes-Benz SLR! 🎯

  • @24hhhhours
    @24hhhhours 8 месяцев назад

    Beautiful

  • @oliverbyrne3209
    @oliverbyrne3209 9 месяцев назад

    I absolutely love these videos I wish there were more

  • @Ts97it
    @Ts97it 9 месяцев назад +1

    One of the most beautiful modern car ever made imho

  • @hzalk4952
    @hzalk4952 Месяц назад

    one of the best SLR, lucky who ever bought this

  • @Atombender
    @Atombender 9 месяцев назад +1

    The Ferrari Enzo also had standard carbon-ceramic brakes and was released a bit earlier.

  • @vidolchalamov7048
    @vidolchalamov7048 9 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @isaacgili6701
    @isaacgili6701 9 месяцев назад

    Great! Now all I need is an SLR

  • @rjnation5042
    @rjnation5042 9 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @oliiordache8289
    @oliiordache8289 8 месяцев назад

    But you can also use the 12v input next to the fire extinguisher on the left side to charge

  • @gondayi
    @gondayi 9 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @rubenleitao574
    @rubenleitao574 9 месяцев назад

    amazin o future proof this car is... i love it. no garbage. to bad amg gt black isnt like this..

  • @ezpz4659
    @ezpz4659 3 месяца назад

    I love my CLS55 AMG 600hp daily driver family car. M113k!

  • @theclansman6663
    @theclansman6663 5 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @MrSpencerTreas
    @MrSpencerTreas 9 месяцев назад

    What about the tape deck behind the radio.

  • @erikzabava937
    @erikzabava937 9 месяцев назад

    Wau 😲😲😲

  • @wopsterry6045
    @wopsterry6045 9 месяцев назад

    We need to do something about those wing up w@nkers!

  • @antonio9598
    @antonio9598 9 месяцев назад +1

    How do you close the door from the inside? Great vid btw, love these

    • @chrisg4rr377
      @chrisg4rr377 9 месяцев назад +1

      You order your butler to close it

    • @Fastvoice
      @Fastvoice 9 месяцев назад +1

      There's a latch on the cabin side of the door - it has to be closed manually.

  • @icantalktrash
    @icantalktrash 9 месяцев назад

    If I ever had the chance to own any car in the world it would be one of these

  • @GM-fh5jp
    @GM-fh5jp 9 месяцев назад +2

    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 ;)

    • @Spainnyboi
      @Spainnyboi 9 месяцев назад

      Jeremy Clarkson did just that when it was new. Drove it in a race on top gear across Europe or something

    • @GM-fh5jp
      @GM-fh5jp 9 месяцев назад +1

      Yep, I saw that episode.
      The boys went by train in a race.@@Spainnyboi

  • @michaelfraser5723
    @michaelfraser5723 9 месяцев назад +1

    harrison metcalfe took one for a blast through wales a short while ago

    • @alechall7082
      @alechall7082 9 месяцев назад

      Harry? Wasn't that like 2 years ago? Great video though.

  • @bluelizzardperformance4051
    @bluelizzardperformance4051 9 месяцев назад

    Imagine Mr. Murray's state of mind, having to deal with all of this weight...

  • @t3hgir
    @t3hgir 9 месяцев назад +1

    the best grand-tourer?

  • @andywiththen
    @andywiththen 9 месяцев назад

    Manny Koshbin watching this video nodding his head.

  • @Perigault
    @Perigault 9 месяцев назад

    I wonder if Manny Koshbin has the most valuable SLR collection out there.

  • @michaelfraser5723
    @michaelfraser5723 9 месяцев назад +1

    saab made the bonnet work rip saab

  • @avinashbhogun
    @avinashbhogun 9 месяцев назад

    Just in case I need to purchase one 😅

  • @nasosnasos8054
    @nasosnasos8054 9 месяцев назад +1

    Price ?

  • @GasSoakedRag
    @GasSoakedRag 9 месяцев назад +1

    The phone 😆

  • @Sokol_
    @Sokol_ 9 месяцев назад

    Bonnet works the same way as Saab 900

  • @meltdown6165
    @meltdown6165 9 месяцев назад

    I think the influence of Mercedes was more strongly felt than the one of Gordon Murray, this thing weights 1750 kg!

  • @Schlipperschlopper
    @Schlipperschlopper 9 месяцев назад +1

    According to the BABVVO laws in EU and most states of the USA all gas cars will be illegal!!!!

  • @HPG_the_first
    @HPG_the_first 8 месяцев назад

    this thing looks like a spaceship 20 years later.

  • @mmmbilly
    @mmmbilly 9 месяцев назад

    ‘Like an ironing board’… how many SLR owners do their own laundry I wonder

  • @andromedazoowitski5903
    @andromedazoowitski5903 9 месяцев назад

    "The kind of collections that these should sit in"
    WHOAH the pompousness. :-) Too funny. LOVE IT

  • @erik3371
    @erik3371 3 месяца назад

    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...

  • @e.o9470
    @e.o9470 9 месяцев назад

    This is Manny Khoshbin’s dose of drug😅

  • @stran006
    @stran006 9 месяцев назад +1

    Step 1: Get a SLR

  • @veeco3110
    @veeco3110 9 месяцев назад +4

    Love these! This is like a in-depth Doug demuro video in a Armani suit. Pinky up bitches

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir 9 месяцев назад +4

      Doug is like children's cartoons compared to DK engineering.

    • @chadbarbaro
      @chadbarbaro 9 месяцев назад

      don't hate

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@chadbarbaro THIIIIISSSS is a free country

  • @drpotato830
    @drpotato830 2 месяца назад +1

    2k Supercar > Gen Z Hypercars

  • @mryfw
    @mryfw 9 месяцев назад

    Never know a Nokia in SLR!!!

  • @jbal3406
    @jbal3406 9 месяцев назад

    you wont hear anything on that phone holding it that way

  • @mohamedalzaabi409
    @mohamedalzaabi409 9 месяцев назад

    First!

    • @t3hgir
      @t3hgir 9 месяцев назад

      Great, now what?

  • @jonathancarson1974
    @jonathancarson1974 9 месяцев назад

    Such a plasticky looking interior. I assume it is plastic?. It's a shame given the wild styling in general... And given the price I'm sure many felt underwhelmed.

  • @sneakybeach
    @sneakybeach 9 месяцев назад

    Gearbox is awful

  • @noandrewhere
    @noandrewhere 9 месяцев назад

    Never liked this car. Still looks like a weird rich old man’s car.

    • @FAT8893
      @FAT8893 9 месяцев назад

      This is for people who prefer grand touring over driving fun.

  • @TGFTTGFFGTTRUEFHROWHEF
    @TGFTTGFFGTTRUEFHROWHEF Месяц назад +1

    i saw this car in dubai they left it on the desert and the mileage was 500,000+ KM