Video game lovers got their first taste of Mercedes’ sporty venture in the late 1990s with the then mere concept McLaren in the game Need for Speed. It wasn’t long until McLaren Automotive, working with Mercedes, released the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren in 2003.

From the start, this supercar turned heads with its impressive outer design and inner powerhouse components. The SLR (Sport, Light, Racing) was built at a rate of 500 per year for the 6 years it was in production. No matter if it’s the newest model off the lines or one of the oldest, this supercar can fly past the competition with ease.

The outside of the McLaren is incredibly futuristic, to say the least. On the inside, with the help of an onboard computer, the car is basically alive – with the ability to adjust its own spoiler height and angle of elevation.

The SLR is surprisingly fuel efficient for a supercar, though it weighs more than others in the class like the Lamborghini. The McLaren receives 16 miles per gallon, which might not seem like a lot but still, it’s good compared to the competition.

The car’s performance is helped along with a lightweight carbon-fiber body and a classic, aerodynamic racing design. The exterior of the car is beautiful, featuring a fully retractable soft top, gull-wing doors, and large chrome exhaust side-pipes. Critics consistently rank the SLR high because of the power it’s able to put out for a car that could sell on looks alone. Read the rest of this entry »