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McLaren-SLR: History and Technology Overview

Explore the rich history of McLaren Cars and the heritage of Mercedes-Benz SLR models, including performance, safety, comfort, and maintenance. Learn about McLaren's dominance in motorsports, partnership with Mercedes-Benz, and cutting-edge carbon fiber technology. Discover the impressive performance features of the McLaren SLR models, including the innovative carbon fiber chassis, front mid-engine design, and powerful AMG V-8 engine. Immerse yourself in the legacy of McLaren and Mercedes-Benz racing successes and technological advancements.

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McLaren-SLR: History and Technology Overview

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  1. 2005 SLR McLaren SALE 906 SLR McLaren

  2. SLR McLaren Agenda • History of McLaren Cars • History and Heritage of Mercedes-Benz SLR • SLR Technology • SLR Performance • SLR Safety • SLR Comfort • SLR Maintenance/Warranty • SLR Competitors • SLR and the Mercedes-Benz Image • 20 Questions Quiz

  3. McLaren Cars- History

  4. McLaren Cars- History • Founded by Bruce McLaren as Bruce McLaren Motor Racing in 1964 • Bruce McLaren- youngest driver to win a F1 Grand Prix, US GP Sebring, FL 1959 age 19.

  5. McLaren Cars- History • Came to race in the US in 1966-Can Am Championship • Entered Formula 1-1966 • Team McLaren dominates the Can Am Championship 1967-1971 • Bruce McLaren killed May, 1970

  6. McLaren Cars- History • McLaren cars win the Indy 500 in 1972, ‘74, ‘76 • Team McLaren wins 1st F1 World Championship 1974

  7. McLaren Cars- History • Merged with Project 4 in 1980 to form McLaren International • 1981-Pioneering use of Carbon Fiber construction in race car with McLaren MP4 • Joint venture with TAG Group in 1982, investment, 1985 forming TAG McLaren Group. • McLaren Cars formed under TAG McLaren Group,1990 to explore road car production • Partnership with Mercedes-Benz in 1995 for F1 engine

  8. McLaren Cars- History McLaren wins 11 F1 World Drivers Championships: • 1974 (Ford) • 1976 (Ford) • 1984-85-86 (TAG Porsche) • 1988-89-90-91 (Honda) • 1998-99 (Mercedes) • 7 World Constructors’ Championships

  9. McLaren Cars-History F1 ,F1GTR, F1 LM • Winner 24 Hours of LeMans first time out, 1995 • 110 built for race and street • 627 hp. BMW V-12 • Top speed- 240.1 mph- the fastest street car built* • All carbon construction • Still the benchmark for all ultra high performance cars. * Fastest Street car record broken in April, 2005 by Koenigsegg CCR @ 240.3 mph

  10. McLaren Cars-History McLaren Technology Center: Woking, GB Opened May, 2004

  11. McLaren-History SLR Production

  12. McLaren-History SLR Production • 540 cars per year • Approx.110 for US • 6.5 year production run

  13. Mercedes-Benz SLR-History

  14. Mercedes-Benz SLR-History • A Return to Racing • 1952 300SL (W194) • 1st 24 Hours of LeMans • 1st Nurburgring • 2nd Mille Miglia • 1st Carrera Panamericana

  15. Mercedes-Benz SLR-History • Technology Advances • 1954 W196 GP Car develops into the 300SLR • 300 hp. 8 cylinders • 10 SLR’s built, 9 survive

  16. Mercedes-Benz SLR-History • More Racing Successes • 300SLR wins 6 times in 1955. • Argentina GP • Swedish GP • Tourist Trophy-GB • Targa Florio-Italy • Nurburgring-Germany • Mille Miglia-Italy

  17. Mercedes-Benz SLR-History • The SLR that never raced • Only 2 Coupes built • Both survive, owned by MB Classic

  18. SLR McLaren The spirit of the 1955 300 SLR….

  19. SLR McLaren-Technology

  20. SLR McLaren-Carbon Fiber Technology • Composites: • 1+1=3 • Carbon Fiber Design Goals: • High performance • Safety • Economics • Damage tolerance • Durability • Low Maintenance

  21. SLR McLaren-Carbon Fiber Technology • Carbon Fiber • Developed for aeronautics in the 70’s • First used by Airbus in airliner structure • Pioneered by McLaren in Formula 1 in 1981 • Used today in ships, bridges, wind mills, sports equipment, etc.

  22. SLR McLaren-Carbon Fiber Technology • Carbon Fiber • 5 times stronger than steel • 1/2 the weight of steel • 1/3 lighter than aluminum

  23. SLR McLaren-Carbon Fiber Technology • McLaren developed automated process for carbon fiber chassis construction. • Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) process for SLR chassis and some components. • Compression Molding for other components

  24. SLR McLaren-Carbon Fiber Technology • Front Crash Structure • Dissipates large amounts of crash energy with controlled vaporization. • First such structure in a production car. • Easily replaced.

  25. SLR McLaren-Carbon Fiber Technology Full Carbon Chassis With Carbon Front Crash Structures

  26. SLR McLaren-Carbon Fiber Technology • Full Carbon Chassis • Aluminum Engine Carrier • 30% lighter than steel construction • 4-5 times stiffer than steel • Highest level of crash safety for size and weight

  27. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Front Mid Engine Design • Rear wheel drive • Near 50/50 Weight Distribution

  28. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • 5.5 liter • AMG V-8 • Clam shell hood opening

  29. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • M155 5.5 Liter AMG 90 deg V-8 • 92mm stroke • 97mm bore • Dry Sump Oiling • Split Crankcase-Block • Nikasil Cylinder Coating • One Man -One Engine

  30. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • 5.5 liter AMG V-8 • 3 Valve- Twin Spark • Supercharged-1.9 bar • Intercooled • 617 hp(460kw) @6500 rpm • 585 lb ft (780nm)@3250 rpm

  31. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Exhaust System • Two complete Systems, • one per side • 2 mufflers per side • 1 catalyst per side • 2 oxygen sensors • Side exhaust exits • Meets EU4 and LEV • Emissions standards.

  32. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Transmission (722.648) • 5 Speeds • Speedshift R • Modified Internal • Components • Lifetime Oil Fill

  33. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Transmission • Mechanical Connection • from gear lever to transmission • 3 Shift modes w/center switch • Comfort • Sport • Manual

  34. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Transmission • 3 Manual Shift programs • Sport • Supersport • Race • Center stack control • Steering wheel shift buttons • as on AMG Speedshift

  35. SLRMcLaren-Performance • Top Speed- 334 km/h- 209 mph • 0-100 km/h (62mph)- 3.8 seconds • 0-200 km/h (122 mph)-10.6 seconds • 0-300 km/h (186 mph)-28.8 seconds * Top speed is the same for US spec SLR

  36. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Carbon Matrix Ceramic Brakes • Debut: 1999-CL55 AMG F1 • Formula One technology for • The street • Sensotronic Brake Control

  37. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Carbon Matrix Ceramic Brakes • Traditional Cast Iron Brakes: • Advantages: • Inexpensive • Strong • Good Heat Conductivity • Disadvantages: • Heavy • Fade-Judder • Corrosion prone • Short life span • Brake dust

  38. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Carbon Matrix Ceramic Brakes • Advantages: • Light weight -360mm (14.6”)disc- • 6kgs-13lbs (16kgs -31lbs-iron) • Corrosion resistant • Wear resistant- should last life of the car • Low maintenance • Low deposit of brake dust • Extreme heat resistance • Disadvantages: • 15X the cost of iron discs- 6 step process • Need to warm up

  39. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Carbon Matrix Ceramic Brakes • Extreme Heat Resistance • Maximum disc test temps- • 980 deg C • Maximum fluid temps- • 180 deg C • Temperature resistant to • 1800 deg F • Can handle 2000 hp. • 100 km/h to 0 in 114 feet

  40. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Carbon Matrix Ceramic Brakes • Front-Brake discs- 14.6” • Rear-Brake discs-14.2” • Front Caliper-8 pistons • 4 pads-68.2 sq in. of pad area • Rear Caliper-4 pistons • Aluminum Center Bell

  41. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Aerodynamics • High speed stability • Cooling • Active Safety • Great looking shape

  42. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Aerodynamics • Flat underbody with rear • diffuser • Airflow managed and • controlled

  43. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Aerodynamics • Rear Diffuser Rear diffuser w/airbrake

  44. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Aerodynamics • Airbrake/Spoiler 1. Static 2. Automatic 10 deg. >59mph

  45. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Aerodynamics • Airbrake/Spoiler 3. Driver deployed- 30 deg 4. Airbrake- 65 deg

  46. SLR McLaren-Performance Technology • Aerodynamics • Not Just a Pretty Face • Lots of Cooling Needed: • Water Radiator • A/C Condenser • Engine and Trans Oil Coolers • Power Steering Cooler • Fuel Cooler • Supercharger Intercoolers • Front Brakes

  47. SLR McLaren-Passive Safety • Crash Structures • Absorb energy in pre-determined way • General energy management

  48. SLR McLaren-Passive Safety • Crash Structures • Rear uses composite foam blocks

  49. SLR McLaren-Passive Safety • Crash Structures • Side impact beam made of carbon and aluminum • A-pillar energy absorbing rib design

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