The SLR McLaren is a supercar that has a top speed over 200 mph, and can go from 0-60 in less than four seconds. Unless you are a billionaire or a high-paid CEO, the SLR is likely not on your short list; a new one costs almost a half-million dollars. If you're in America, you're even less likely to see one; only a few hundred were sold in the country before the model's discontinuation in 2009.
Taking a styling cue from the 300 SLR, the McLaren had doors that opened forward and up. The car's interior was peppered with carbon fiber trim and aluminum accents. It's very expensive and very fast, more of a plaything for the wealthy than an everyday driver. Since its discontinuation, its place has been taken by the SLS AMG.
At the end of its production run, the SLR was sold as a two-seater convertible in one of two trim levels. The base model's 5.4L V8 had 617hp, and 575 lb. ft. of torque. The 5-speed automatic transmission put power to the rear wheels, and came standard with paddle shifters. Its supercar heritage notwithstanding, the SLR had a lot of creature comforts. The seats were upholstered in Alcantara suede, and a 6-CD Bose stereo system, adaptive cruise control, and dual climate controls came standard.
The SLR was introduced in 2005 as a two-seater coupe. In 2007, only the 722 Edition was available. That model was named for the car driven by Denis Jenkinson and Stirling Moss in the Mille Miglia race of 1955. Only 25 were ever brought to the US, making it exceptionally tough to find one. It came with larger brakes, an adjustable spoiler, suspension dampers, lowered stance, splitter, carbon fiber seating and special badging.