The Full Story - Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

This documentary tells you the fascinating story of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren from A to Z. Get all the details on the history, how the project came to life, the design and tech and all the exciting SLR variants, including the 722 and the Stirling Moss.
00:42 History
04:06 Setting up the project
07:36 Concept & Design
15:09 Prototypes and production
17:38 World premiere
20:00 Technology
26:54 SLR variants
38:32 Final verdict

[@MannyKhoshbinyt]

Great job 👏🏻 well done

[@Gullwingman]

Mr. SLR has spoken 😁🙏👍

[@Lex24HD]

Manny i really love your collection of SLRs as well as your new MSO Heritage Edition, hope you get it soon.

[@MANTRAKKK]

hi manny

[@Rizztiano_Ronaldo_7]

Manny poco pants😂

[@jagmotorsport]

Once again an extremely well-done video with incredible information and insight into the SLR, as well as, the Mercedes interworkings. In my opinion, these are the best Mercedes videos available anywhere on the web. I look forward to each new video. Please keep them coming! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I look forward to what 2022 has in store for your work and the channel.

[@Gullwingman]

Thank you so much, T.! That is incredibly encouraging feedback and it motivates me a lot to do more in 2022! Maybe one day about a very special W198 roadster 🤩🙏

[@grandicellichannel]

Every guy born in the 90s like me will always have this masterpiece carved in their heads for the "One Lap Magic" mission of Gran Turismo 4. Thanks for another jem, GWMan! - Wishing you happy holidays and a roaring 2022! :)

[@Gullwingman]

Thanks a lot! Happy holidays to you 🤩🙌

[@rinirax]

Mercedes needs to put a TV screen next to the SLR in the Mercedes-Benz museum and let this video run on loop. Everything there is to know about this car and beautifully presented as always. Thank you very much, I hope there is more to come in 2022. Maybe a video about the 190E Evo II? 😉

[@Gullwingman]

Thank you very much! 🤩🙏 The only problem with your proposal: There’s not even an SLR in the Mercedes museum 😭😂

[@kunimirchandani4995]

“Mansory or any other third class tuning company”… very true. LOL

[@robinchiang6252]

I forgot that aside. Subtle and true as well as the swipe at MSO's first attempt at improving the SLR that looks like everything drooped.

[@wasdwasdwwasd]

Phenomental video. I remember a Chris Harris interview with Chris Goodwin saying how McLaren initially went from benchmarking a 550 Maranello during early SLR development to latter hot lapping the SLR against an Enzo at Paul Ricard.

[@Gullwingman]

„Adjusting targets“ 😉👍

[@Gtsu19]

You have very good skill to tell stories like actual historian.

[@Gullwingman]

🤩🙌🙏

[@Lex24HD]

Best Christmas video, thank you, Gullwingman, merry Christmas.

[@Gullwingman]

Thank you very much and merry Christmas 🎄😁🙏

[@dxb1]

Please please dont look at the views , this content is truly amazing and very very knowledgeable and very pleasing , I was gonna get a 488 gtb , but know i am looking for a slr would love to get in touch you

[@Gullwingman]

Thank you so much! Comments like these mean a lot more to me than the number of views! 🤩🙏 (contact me via Instagram 🤝)

[@mm-vs1zt]

José Arias brought me here! What a blast.

[@jahanzebrr]

Since SLR was the only vehicle in history that came out from join collaboration from two well know manufacturer giants; here are some facts regarding maintenance of SLR that no one would want to hear: -The hood costs $100,000 to replace. -Brakes are $50,000 each. All 4 for $200,000. Now Mercedes/McLaren do propose a method to fixing them if you're not comfortable with the cost to repair/replace, and the process is that you( the owner ) take the vehicle on a track, get it up to 120/130mph and slam on the brakes, and do this 4-6 times. The heat would actually repair the damaged/wore out brakes. Reason why it is this much expensive is this the only vehicle that was a joint venture between Mercedes and McLaren and most parts are actually made by Mercedes or McLaren, there are no parts lying around for it. But either way this car is really beautiful.

[@aaryeshg.6526]

I'm one of the few that actually liked the 5 speed auto transmission. It's actually suited very well to the torque monster V8. The transmission itself shifts gears quickly, it just doesn't respond well to the paddle shift or buttons like it was in early AMG models. Even modern Mercs in Comfort mode have the habit of not responding to paddle shift exactly when you want it to. There is a half second delay. In short, it's something to get used to. I can only imagine what a modern 9 speed automatic would do to the SLR's performance, Merc use it on V12 Maybach models.

[@gustoramus]

Small potatoes, but I was happy to see someone thought it important enough to have the SLR ride on symmetrical wheels, left and right. Too many high-end cars that have angular wheel spokes just throw a set from the right side onto the left side, where those left-leaning spokes on one side are now right-leaning spokes on the other side. Excellent detail to whoever is responsible.

[@Gullwingman]

Fully agree! 😁🙌

[@joaoayala]

It's a shame such a great video like this has so few views. This is basically automotive history very well told.

[@hanspeterdoedelhoff]

Nice job! I always love your structured and super informative videos about a cars history. Unmatched by any other channel. I can't believe how old the SLR Design is. It has aged extremely well. Keep it up and have a great start into 2022!

[@Gullwingman]

Thank you very much! 😁🙏

[@krisnakusuma3687]

I remember watching Mercedes SLR driven by Jeremy Clarkson from England to Norway in top gear, what a epic video back then. Anyway great video by you 👍

[@Yojikman]

Fantastic video mate 🙌🙌🙌 Thank you very much!

[@Gullwingman]

🙌🙌🙌

[@jahanzebrr]

3:47 You're right about that. Car went for auction in May 2022 for a record €135 million.

[@Ditypo]

I'll always remember its unique sound! Awesome video as always!

[@dgogara]

3:44 you just predicated the future That beast sold for about € 135 M Just week something ago

[@rn5362]

Incredible work! 🤩 Thank you for this very well produced, insightful video. I cannot wait for more. Merry Christmas indeed! 🥳

[@Gullwingman]

🙌🤩🙏

[@Sirpixel1]

Großartiges Video! Dankeschön, dass du die Geschichte dieser Legende in ein Video gepackt hast!

[@Gullwingman]

Vielen Dank 😁🙏

[@iceblade019]

Once again extremely high quality video, thanks gullwingman

[@Gullwingman]

I did my best, great to hear you enjoyed it! 😁

[@BLACKENTON]

Another great video from my favorite humble youtuber! thank you so much for the great story ,detail and most importantly your effort . i hope see you soon an another great video like this 🤘

[@Gullwingman]

Thank you very much, Amir! 🤩🙏🙌

[@WillSBBQ]

Such a great history! Well put together. 👏🏾

[@dom4724]

Great video. Thank you for all the infos. I'm happy with my designo E55 AMG S211. The best look is the genuine look.

[@rel6294]

incredible video!, i guess 6 months of waiting worth it 😂

[@SamAbraham]

Awesome video as usual! Looking forward to seeing Mannys MSO SLR whenever it arrives here!

[@Gullwingman]

It’s only getting hotter with the MSO stuff 🔥🔥🔥

[@mallemand1]

Great video as always! This channel deserves much more credit

[@Gullwingman]

Definitely true 😂👍

[@arthurtoscano723]

Another great video!

[@frangalvez6987]

Amazing video!!

[@michaelomondi-gq5yh]

Amazing work you did here - thank you sir

[@Tuberuser187]

Seems the KZbin rabbit hole has introduced me to a great new car channel, binge watch is now in progress on this great content.

[@Gullwingman]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mercedes_nuts]

Found you on Instagram a bit ago. I love your content and I love this car. Proud to be the 100th like. Merry Christmas!

[@Gullwingman]

🤩🙏

[@tonychavez2083]

This video is brilliant, excellent history and knowledge on the model. I have been looking for this for a while,

[@aeiouxs]

Love your videos, GWM - thank you so much!

[@Gullwingman]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mm-vs1zt]

Naming Mansory a third class tunning company is something i'll keep forever. 😂😂😂👍👍👍💎

[@Gullwingman]

Don’t tell them 😅

[@AK-wr6cs]

Excellent video

[@Gullwingman]

Wouldn’t be like that without you! 👊🤩

[@sibunit38]

Great car! Epic story! Nice review!

[@StigDesign]

Great Video :D SLR is really cool :D

[@ravishkasilva2851]

love the vid man keep it up.

[@firefighterps2]

Great review. Subscribed!

[@thomasmccconahsy]

This is amazing

[@georjaum12]

it's my dream car

[@JOVICproduction01]

Great video!

[@jonah7186]

I love these types of videos. I know you focus on Mercedes, but would you ever consider making one on a f1 or zonda

[@Gullwingman]

Maybe one day. But I do know a lot more about Mercedes to be honest 😉

[@uthixo]

Brilliant Video

[@paulmedinamutuc]

Excellent content!

[@florianwalter704]

I've seen the premiere of the showcar in 1999 and the series model in 2003 live in Frankfort. The showcar is still today my favorite car design!

[@item9exists166]

Great video, Sir.

[@othnielmakumbe]

Loved the vid

[@mbsilverarrow]

👍 love your passion and knowledge of the brand

[@rijadsehovic3472]

Great job, but you forgot the SLR Crown Edition

[@simonjones4776]

Mercedes SLR McLaren , Amazing car.

[@PetarBladeStrok]

Pretty sure S in 722S stands for spyder.

[@timtill1791]

I agree with you on the MSO

[@othnielmakumbe]

Would like a video on the 190e

[@ruibarbosa6366]

Thats a nice vid, thx a lot, i love this car, its my dream car, for sure i will no be hable to buy one in my life, but at least already have the pleasure to see one, one thing i dont know its about the recent Slr mso

[@ahemgee9542]

Very good content, have been following you on Instagram for a while 👍

[@Maik8100]

Beautiful

[@redriver15262]

the SLR was also popular Cuz PARIS HILTON had one and was photographed and filmed in it quite alot. And thats where the photo of "the Holy Trinity" took place 🤩 #ICONIC

[@DethThrasher1]

epic!

[@pirazel7858]

I think the biggest misunderstanding about the car is to put the SLR in the super Sports car category when it is more like Super Grand tourer. They are the Duesenbergs of our time. I expect these cars rise in value just for their usability, visibility. They might never reach the values of a Enzo or Carrera GT for the sake of the numbers produced but the car has and will have it's fans

[@richardtsan3792]

The best-looking modern Mercedes-Benz!

[@ad-re9bf]

May I ask where the footage of Gordon Murray’s initial concepts at 12:52 are from?

[@Hellisoy]

It looks for me like an early Mclaren F1 concept. Because of the 3 seater arrangement

[@kornonacob]

There is one more edition.... the mso edition with improved brake systems.... more power too...its in uk reviewed by harry metcalfe

[@gt_grandtouring]

The SLR McLaren is one of the all time from engine greats. The other two are the 300SL and the Nissan GTR. Ground breakers in the front engine car world

[@Enjoythevroom]

My opinions and passion of the SLR are 100% inline with yours. It seems most just looked at all the negative aspects of the car and really used Gordon Murray as permission to mock it's design and purpose in the market. I have a budget SLR a 2006 SL55 with the P30 performance package. Only 45 cars were ordered and imported to the USA. Not officially - IMO the rarest AMG of all! If you ever do a story on the R230 please contact me and I can provide more than just technical specs of the $14K upgrade over an regular SL55. When I drive her, I sometimes, not all the time - pretend I'm in a SLR 722S Roadster. Heck, dreams are always free right?

[@anthonyw5261]

OH MY WOW!!!! I thought this might be interesting and yes it is then 10 minutes in my jaw dropped!!! Thank you for this video 👏👏👏🫡🫡🏁.

[@jamhen01]

For a car made in partnership with a British manufacturer, its odd that they never made a right hand drive version.

[@markm0000]

If I was a millionaire I’d buy a cheaper high mileage first gen SLR and get it upgraded by MSO. Then drive it everywhere as a daily. Nobody really knows these cars are worth so much money. They just think it’s a old SL. So you are far less likely to get into trouble.

[@gamingwithnpg3619]

Manny owns a few

[@Mrtweet81]

The irony after the 1955 accident is that the F1 Team today is sponsored by Crowdstrike…

[@InitiateDee]

"They won't ever be sold, hopefully" Welp, as we know one just sold and broke records

[@Gullwingman]

True. And still unbelievable!

[@Nollekeuh]

I have no doubts that the SLR price will rocket into the sky somewhere ahead in time. If i had the money, I would buy 5 and put them away…

[@alianshasi6187]

Very informative , yet entertaining all the best 👏 . If I become a billionaire/ or a multimillionaire at least , I know it won't happen in a billion years 1st car I'd buy is an SLR Stirling Moss. What a a machine !. even today l'm sure it'll turn more heads than a Bugatti or any other hypercar. The 5 speed transmission is crap but who cares!, the looks and presence, and the monstrous torque is unmatched.

[@othnielmakumbe]

Technically wasn’t the clk gtr the first Mercedes super car?

[@BobBenz55]

M113K 👌..wonder why they didn’t use the V12 bi turbo M275 😇.. SBC 😂

[@BruDia]

Enzo and Carrera GT ate SLR up😅 these were tge trinity of 2000s but Carrera GT and Enzo were better. Especially Carrera GT it's the nest sounding car with the LFA.

[@princesssolace4337]

I take a LFA over SLR

[@Gullwingman]

Very nice indeed 😉👍