The SLR McLaren was a different kind of supercar: a Mercedes-McLaren collaboration with a carbon-fibre body, a hand-built supercharged V8 up front, and genuine 200 mph pace. It has matured from an awkward-to-place GT into a sought-after modern collectible.
This guide covers the full specification, where values sit today, how it compares, and what matters most when you buy one.
Specification
| Years of production | 2004–2010 |
| Units built | ~2,157 |
| Engine | 5.4 L supercharged V8 (M155) |
| Power | 617 hp (626 PS) |
| Torque | 575 lb-ft (780 Nm) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| 0–60 mph | ~3.6 sec |
| Top speed | 208 mph (334 km/h) |
| Layout | Front-mid engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Price when new | ~$450,000 (2005) |
Performance in context
The SLR paired a supercharged 5.4-litre V8 with a carbon body and a top speed past 200 mph. It is a grand tourer more than a track car, but a formidably fast and rare one.
The market: what an SLR McLaren is worth now
SLR values have firmed as the Mercedes-McLaren collaboration is reappraised. Coupes typically trade around $500,000 to $800,000, with the lighter 722 Edition above, and the Stirling Moss in a tier of its own.
Indicative market guidance, October 2026. Sources: CLASSIC.COM, Hagerty. Typical ranges, not a quotation.
What to look for when buying
- Variant — standard coupe, roadster, then the lighter 722 Edition; prices rise accordingly.
- Service history — specialised servicing matters; confirm records and any brake work.
- Originality and mileage — original spec and low mileage lead.
- Carbon body — repairs are specialised; check for prior damage.
- Specification — desirable colours and options support value.
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