2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR CLASS Owners Manual

384 Technical data
Rims and tires
Winter tires*
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren:
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)9 J x 18
Wheel offset1.77 in (45 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)245/40 R18 97V XL M+S.
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9 J x 18
Wheel offset1.77 in (45 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)245/40 R18 97V XL M+S.
!Only use Michelin tires of the sizes and
types noted above. They are the only tires
approved for use on the SLR. Use of tires not
specially approved for the SLR could result in
unanticipated performance characteristics. For
more information, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

385 Technical data
Rims and tires
Only Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
722 Edition:
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)9 J x 19
Wheel offset1.83 in (46.5 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)255/35 R19V 96 XL M+S.1
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9 J x 19
Wheel offset1.83 in (46.5 mm)
Tires (radial-ply tires)255/35 R19V 96 XL M+S.1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
!Only use Dunlop tires of the sizes and types
noted above. They are the only tires approved for
use on the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722
Edition. Use of tires not specially approved for
the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
could result in unanticipated performance char-
acteristics. For more information, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

386 Technical data
Electrical system
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
Generator (alternator)14 V/150 A14 V/150 A
Starter motor12 V/1.7 kW12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
Starter battery12 V/35 Ah12 V/35 Ah
Battery for electrical consumers12 V/70 Ah12 V/70 Ah
Spark plugsNGK ILFR6ANGK ILFR6A
Electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)

387 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
Overall vehicle length183.3 in (4656 mm)183.3 in (4656 mm)
Overall vehicle width75.1 in (1908 mm)75.1 in (1908 mm)
Overall vehicle width
(doors open - widest point)111.7 in (2838 mm)111.7 in (2838 mm)
Overall vehicle height49.6 in (1261 mm)49.3 in (1251 mm)
Overall vehicle height
(doors open - highest point)80.5 in (2045 mm)80.1 in (2035 mm)
Wheelbase106.3 in (2700 mm)106.3 in (2700 mm)
Track, front64.5 in (1638 mm)64.5 in (1638 mm)
Track, rear61.8 in (1569 mm)61.8 in (1569 mm)

388 Technical data
Weights
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLarenMercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
Trunk load max.220 lb (100 kg)220 lb (100 kg)

389 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or
inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!G
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect to handling, storing and disposing of
service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent ser-
vice fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
CapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter9.0 US qt (8.5 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission8.5 US qt (8.0 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle2.3 US qt (2.2 l)Hypoid gear oil SAE 75 W 85
Power steeringapprox. 1.15 US qt (1.1 l)MB Power Steering Fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S)
Brake system1.6 US qt (1.5 l)MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

390 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Cooling systemapprox. 10.6 US qt (10.0 l)MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Low temperature cooling system
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l)
approx. 6.3 US qt (6.0 l)MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of25.6 US gal (97.0 l)
3.2 US gal (12.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
Air conditioning systemR-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning
system7.4 US qt (7 l)MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 397).

391 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters
required for vehicles with Maintenance
System. For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet
(USA only), or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Engine oil additivesAir conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system.
!Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly re-
quired for the Maintenance System, or changing
of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than
those called for by the Maintenance System will
result in engine or emission control system dam-
age not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System recommen-
dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do
so will result in engine or emission control sys-
tem damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
!Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending
oil additives are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system
will occur.