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Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition interior

Year 2006
Engine 5439 cc V-8 supercharged
Transmission 5-speed auto RWD
Max speed 209 mph
0-60 mph 3.6 seconds
Horsepower 650 hp
weight 1768 kg / 3897 lbs (est. based on SLR)

The new Mercedes-Benz SLR "722 Edition" has all the attributes of a thoroughbred racing car. Refined in numerous respects, this super sports car has more output, a tailor-made suspension configuration and a decidedly sporty interior.

The new model variant SLR "722 Edition" is a homage by Mercedes-Benz to the unforgettable victory won by the British racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722 (indicating a start time of 7.22 a.m.) at the Mille Miglia in 1955. With an output of 478 kW/650 hp and a corresponding performance, the SLR "722 Edition" is designed to make the hearts of car enthusiasts beat a little faster.

The supercharged 5.5-litre V8 engine in the "722 Edition", which is hand-built in the AMG engine shop in Affalterbach, generates 478 kW/650 hp. The particular strengths of this high-performance engine are immediate response to movements of the accelerator, highly emphatic torque build-up and an unmistakable V8 sound. The performance figures are outstanding even for a high-end sports car: the "722 Edition" accelerates from standstill to 60 mph in only 3.6 seconds, and 120 mph is reached in just 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed of 209 mph (337 km/h) is just above the 208 mph (334 km/h) previously achieved by the standard Mercedes-Benz Mclaren SLR.

Handling characteristics worthy of the racetrack are also provided by the sophisticated suspension, with 19-inch light-alloy wheels, a stiffer damper configuration and a 10 mm (.4 inch) lower body. Larger brake discs with a diameter of 390 mm ensure excellent braking performance.

Discreet visual modifications mark the SLR "722 Edition" out as special, in line with the wishes of the enthusiastic gentleman drivers and wealthy sports car collectors who make up the core target group.

The modified front spoiler with an air splitter, as well as the rear diffuser, improve both the aerodynamics and contact pressure at high speeds, and reflect the transfer of cutting-edge technology from motor racing. At the same time, the use of clear-lacquered carbon as an extremely strong yet lightweight material symbolises the practicality of these technical features. Bucket-type sports seats upholstered in leather/Alcantara provide outstanding lateral support, while the grippier racing steering wheel with a hunting-leather lining, gearshift paddles and black carbon highlights lend a thoroughbred racing touch to the interior.



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