It wasn't quite the all-conquering hypercar we had expected from two of the industry’s greats, but the Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren was nevertheless a unique and intoxicating beast. Greatest ever Autocar road tests:
The ride was firm yet compliant, but suspension and road noise were downfalls, and the super-quick steering was nervous around the centre. The SLR tended towards understeer, but snap oversteer was possible in the wet. Grip seemed endless in the dry, however.
The interior was surprisingly cosy, and while ergonomics were good, there was a real lack of specialness given the price tag. Economy dipped to 7.1mpg during one stint, and the real-world range of 250 miles fell short of true grand tourer standards.Fact file
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