We say The SLR coupe is tremendously fast but the driving experience is disappointing and the price is steep even by supercar standards.Performance Using a 5.4-litre V8 engine with 626bhp, the SLR is very fast, achieving the 0-62mph sprint in just 3.8 seconds, while the top speed is 208mph. It’s obviously very fast, and the limited edition 722 model added even more speed courtesy of an upgraded power output of 650bhp.Emissions Supercars are rarely ‘green’ and the SLR is no exception, it has an official combined fuel economy of 19.5mpg and CO2 emissions are as much as 348g/km.Driving The SLR is surprisingly agile on the road considering its size and weight but the ceramic brakes are weak which won’t help the driver’s confidence behind the wheel.Feel The ride is comfy but while the steering is fast and accurate it lacks the desired feedback you would find in other modern supercars.Space The two-seater coupe is snug which may prove frustrating for taller drivers. There are some handy storage spaces inside including a boot with 272 litres capacity.Equipment Surprisingly there are very few gadgets or luxuries found inside the SLR. Features like climate control and carbon fibre seats do come standard.Price Available for a very costly fee of £350,000.Quality Very nicely built together using some of the best leather, carbon-fibre and plastics money can buy. The seats are comfy and the cabin is well insulated making the SLR generally pleasant to sit in.Safety The SLR uses a very strong carbon-fibre chassis which is engineered to withstand high speed impacts. If that’s not assuring enough, it also comes equipped with various safety features like electronic stability, traction control and a pop-up wing for high speed braking.Pros Hugely quick, big and powerful engine is fun, nicely built all-round, pleasant cabin.Cons Very expensive, doesn’t involve the driver as much as you would prefer.Alternatives Lamborghini Murcielago, Ferrari 599
