Interesting facts
• Despite its near 2-ton weight, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren fuel economy is generally better than the lighter Lamborghini Murciélago, and even its lighter, less expensive, less powerful sibling, Gallardo.
• SLR stands for "Sport, Leicht, Rennsport" (sport, light, racing).
• According to an official document from Mercedes, the cabin of the roadster is capable of allowing conversation between driver and passenger up to a speed of 200 km/h (120 mph) with the roof retracted.