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Price |
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Production |
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Engine |
5.5
liter V8 |
Weight |
-- |
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Aspiration |
supercharger |
Torque |
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HP |
650
hp |
HP/Weight |
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HP/Liter |
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1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
3.6
seconds |
Top Speed |
209
mph |
(Press release by
DaimlerChrysler) 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.
A continuing tradition: 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
new super sports car, which goes on sale on July 11, will not only
make the hearts of car enthusiasts beat 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 100 km/h in only
3.6 seconds, and 200 km/h is reached in just 10.2 seconds. The
maximum speed (337 km/h) is above the 334 km/h previously achieved
by the 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 ten-millimetre-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.
Exclusive "SLR. Club" for SLR owners
Before the sales release date, customers and selected guests will
have the advance opportunity to appraise the new SLR "722 Edition".
This is to mark the foundation of the worldwide "SLR Club" at the
Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, southern France. As an
ultra-exclusive community of which SLR customers automatically
become members, the "SLR Club" provides an attractive platform for
outstanding events related to the SLR, as well as numerous other
benefits. Another exciting feature is the club’s SLR Safety & Speed
Academy, which offers special driver training courses and seminars.
David Coulthard, Jochen Mass, Klaus Ludwig, Chris Goodwin and
Christina Surer are among the highly skilled and well-known
instructors.
