Mercedes has worked hard to ensure the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster is a ‘no compromise’ sports car. Unlike most convertibles, the Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster is capable the same 207mph top speed as the Coupe. With 460 kW/626 hp and a 780Nm of torque, the AMG V8 compressor engine, which is coupled to an AMG Speedshift R five-speed automatic transmission, accelerates the Roadster from 0-100km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds.
To compensate for the loss of stiffness by lopping off the top, Mercedes has enhanced the chassis with more carbon fibre elements. Steel-reinforced A-pillars and two fixed roll-over bars help protect occupants in the event of a crash. The new semi-automatic retractable roof is capable of closing in less than 10 seconds, and has been designed in a wind-tunnel to retain handling characteristics at high speeds. Top open the roof, you need to unlock it from the windscreen frame raise it slightly, after which it folds away electrically.
