In 2006, the Mercedes‑Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition was developed at the headquarters of the Formula 1 constructor McLaren, underlining its connection to the world of motorsport. The name „SLR 722 Edition“ evoked memories of the unforgettable victory achieved in 1955 by the British motor-racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-pilot Dennis Jenkinson at Mille Miglia – the classic Italian endurance race – behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with start number 722 (denoting the car’s start time of 7.22 a.m.). With its 478 kW (650 hp) 5.5 liter V8 supercharged engine, the new SLR McLaren 722 Edition super sports car not only outperformed its historic forefather, but it also outstripped the outstanding peak performance of the contemporary SLR model. From September 2008, the SLR McLaren 722 Edition special model was also made available in a roadster version. With an output of 478 kW (650 hp), acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 335 km/h, the open-top two-seater – available in a limited edition of 150 – surpassed the SLR McLaren Roadster. Like the coupé SLR 722 Edition, the special model had an even more dynamic chassis and suspension set-up and further enhanced aerodynamics.
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source: Mercedes-Benz Classic ALL TIME STARS
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