so, there was no point in building the slr, the orignal sl would smash it one day
McLaren Mercedes SLR vs Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series
| Category | SL65 AMG Black | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V12 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 670 / 661 | 626 / 617 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 1000 / 738 | 780 / 575 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1892 / 4171 | 1722 / 3796 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 354 / 349 | 364 / 359 |
Lap Times
| Track | SL65 AMG Black | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.20 | 1:13.50 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.50 |
| Top Gear Track | 1:23.00 | 1:20.90 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 7:51.00 | 7:40.00 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | SL65 AMG Black | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.0 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 10.9 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 7.1 s | 7.0 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.6 s | 7.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.0 s @ 105.0 mph | 7.9 s @ 105.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.6 s @ 126.1 mph | 11.6 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 18.8 s @ 156.6 mph | 18.5 s @ 159.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | SL65 AMG Black | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 320 kph (199 mph) | 334 kph (208 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.80 g (8 m/s²) | 0.83 g (8 m/s²) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.96 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SL65 AMG Black | McLaren Mercedes SLR |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 385 | 395 |
| Straight line speed | 1277 | 1400 |
| Total | 1662 | 1795 |
Verdict
SLR is the fastest by a small margin.
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