Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren User's Guide

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[@petrus3801]

I feel like I rarely apreciate how crazy this car is

[@Spainnyboi]

I don’t think many of us do honestly.

[@CITRUS--]

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]

@@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]

​? Gt

[@davidjohnrees]

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

[@TrailTape]

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

[@alexandrosl3317]

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

[@fh6758]

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

[@Fastvoice]

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.

[@mutalekasengele6559]

The most timeless modern Mercedes Benz in my opinion

[@antonioalatorre2015]

The face when he started up 🤣🤣🤣

[@t3hgir]

Couldn't hide it XD

[@jitenyagnik9410]

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

[@kyronrc]

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

[@iirohavana4837]

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

[@Fastvoice]

Very handy for trickle charging.

[@ICEMANZIDANE]

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.

[@observantmonkey4055]

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

[@Bossix84]

I loved that game :)

[@observantmonkey4055]

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

[@Bossix84]

@@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]

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

[@aaryeshg.6526]

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.

[@paraclk]

Great to see a new users guide vid!

[@Aelbrecht92]

Thanks for this, once again, insightful video!

[@jf6853]

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

[@Porkerr]

The smile when it starts 🥰

[@wv9548]

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

[@bernardoterreno9946]

Already looking forward to the next video.

[@iamtheAtomicPenguin]

What a gorgeous thing especially in this beautiful colour!

[@martinboulden4388]

Brilliant content. 🎉

[@user-ci1yn8or2h]

This masterpiece is timeless machine 🖤 .

[@maciejwarda3679]

Just amazing machine. Piece of modern art.

[@KIM-nc7ti]

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

[@antonioalatorre2015]

EXCELENT VIDEO

[@majidmasoud]

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

[@richboy900]

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

[@jackkennedy7078]

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

[@solsol1624]

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.

[@jonathanblake5844]

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

[@ramadhanisme7]

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

[@alessandrogandaia8744]

Love u Mercedes-Benz SLR! 🎯

[@24hhhhours]

Beautiful

[@FAT8893]

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

[@dndsmith1ify]

Guide worked perfectly on my Skoda Fabia

[@vidolchalamov7048]

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.

[@hzalk4952]

one of the best SLR, lucky who ever bought this

[@Atombender]

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

[@SmallBlogV8]

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!

[@oliverbyrne3209]

I absolutely love these videos I wish there were more

[@gondayi]

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.

[@Ts97it]

One of the most beautiful modern car ever made imho

[@MrSpencerTreas]

What about the tape deck behind the radio.

[@oliiordache8289]

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

[@antonio9598]

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

[@chrisg4rr377]

You order your butler to close it

[@Fastvoice]

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

[@t3hgir]

the best grand-tourer?

[@stran006]

Step 1: Get a SLR

[@rjnation5042]

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

[@isaacgili6701]

Great! Now all I need is an SLR

[@nasosnasos8054]

Price ?

[@Perigault]

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

[@GM-fh5jp]

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]

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

[@GM-fh5jp]

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

[@rubenleitao574]

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

[@bluelizzardperformance4051]

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

[@avinashbhogun]

Just in case I need to purchase one 😅

[@michaelfraser5723]

saab made the bonnet work rip saab

[@erikzabava937]

Wau 😲😲😲

[@michaelfraser5723]

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

[@alechall7082]

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

[@ezpz4659]

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

[@andywiththen]

Manny Koshbin watching this video nodding his head.

[@Sokol_]

Bonnet works the same way as Saab 900

[@wopsterry6045]

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

[@icantalktrash]

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

[@meltdown6165]

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

[@theclansman6663]

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.

[@mmmbilly]

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

[@GasSoakedRag]

The phone 😆

[@HPG_the_first]

this thing looks like a spaceship 20 years later.

[@mryfw]

Never know a Nokia in SLR!!!

[@Schlipperschlopper]

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

[@e.o9470]

This is Manny Khoshbin’s dose of drug😅

[@veeco3110]

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

[@t3hgir]

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

[@chadbarbaro]

don't hate

[@t3hgir]

@@chadbarbaro THIIIIISSSS is a free country

[@andromedazoowitski5903]

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

[@erik3371]

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...

[@jbal3406]

you wont hear anything on that phone holding it that way

[@drpotato830]

2k Supercar > Gen Z Hypercars

[@mohamedalzaabi409]

First!

[@t3hgir]

Great, now what?

[@jonathancarson1974]

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]

Gearbox is awful

[@noandrewhere]

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

[@FAT8893]

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