Mclaren SLR 722

McLaren SLR 722

Good opportunities are rare, and rare opportunities come once in a lifetime. Fortunately, here is one good on your way - the McLaren SLR 722 Edition, just when any other McLaren SLR 722 wouldn't do, you can own one of the fastest, rarest and most exotic cars on the planet.

McLaren SLR 722

Available on eBay, this car is the standard color for the McLaren SLR 722, that is Crystal Antimony Grey with Semi-Aniline Leather and Alcantara interior, and one of the only 24 McLaren SLR 722 Editions, made for the US market.

McLaren SLR 722

The McLaren SLR 722 or the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722  Edition to quote its full name – is a limited run of tweaked McLaren SLR 722, named after the Mercedes 300 McLaren SLR 722  that British racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-driver Dennis Jenkinson drove to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia race from Brescia to Rome and back. The number actually refers to the time - 07:22am - that they started the grueling 1000-mile race, and they completed it at a record-breaking average speed of 100mph.

McLaren SLR 722

Discreet visual modifications mark the McLaren 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.McLaren SLR 722  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.

McLaren SLR 722

The Mercedes-McLaren SLR 722 supercar - company car of the reigning back-to-back Formula One champ Fernando Alonso - just got a major upgrade. As if the 650hp (485kW) under the go pedal weren't enough to move the carbon-fiber and aluminum shell at breakneck speeds, McLaren put the silver supercar on a crash diet, according to the German speakers at Carpassion forums.

McLaren SLR 722

The new Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 Roadster 722 S opens up astonishing dimensions when it comes to open-top driving. Delivering 478 kW/650 hp, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 335 km/h, this two-seater cabriolet surpasses the existing benchmark among open-top super sports cars – the McLaren SLR 722  Roadster. Both vehicles feature a fully retractable folding soft top capable of withstanding the high speed and are made of carbon fibre.

McLaren SLR 722

The spring and shock absorber configurations of the suspension are stiffer, and the body has been lowered by 10 millimetres at the front and rear. This ensures the greater handling stability of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR 722 Roadster McLaren SLR 722, with a significant improvement in handling dynamics. The lightweight, 19-inch forged aluminium wheels allow a view of the red-painted brake callipers on the highly-resistant carbon-fibre/ceramic brake discs, which make for impressive deceleration figures.

McLaren SLR 722

This endows both models with a very high degree of safety and extreme torsional stiffness. In addition to increased power, the new McLaren SLR 722 Roadster McLaren SLR 722 features even more dynamic suspension tuning and improved aerodynamics. While enjoying exceptional performance, the new roadster's occupants in no way lose out in terms of comfort or the vehicle's suitability for everyday use. With its sporty, premium-quality interior appointments and distinctive motorsport pedigree, the new McLaren SLR 722Roadster McLaren SLR 722  is limited to 150 vehicles and will inspire the most discerning automotive enthusiasts.

McLaren SLR 722

Originally released in 2003, the McLaren SLR 722 was a disappointment to some buyers who were expecting a hardcore supercar like the McLaren SLR 722 but ended up with a relatively heavy grand tourer fitted with an automatic transmission. In this sense, the McLaren SLR 722 never gained the fame of its predecessor. While the automatic transmission remains, lopping 300kg off a car is a big deal so we're interested in finding out how well this one handles around a track.

McLaren SLR 722

The handling and aerodynamics of this high-end roadster were optimised for high speeds in the wind tunnel. The aerodynamic concept follows that of the McLaren SLR 722 Coupé, with an airbrake integrated into the boot lid, an enclosed underbody and a diffusor in the rear bumper to ensure the greatest possible downforce on the rear axle. McLaren SLR 722 The so-called airsplitter at the front end augments this downforce, while small wheel spoilers reduce turbulence at the rear axle. 

McLaren SLR 722

The supercharged 5.5-litre V8 engine in the McLaren SLR 722 Edition”, is hand-built in the engine shop in Affalterbach, generates 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.

McLaren SLR 722

The performance figures are outstanding even for a high-end sports car: the McLaren SLR 722 Edition” accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in only 3.6 seconds, and 200 km/h is reached in just 10.2 The five-speed automatic transmission developed by Mercedes-Benz is designed for high performance. It is specially configured for a very high torque, and allows the driver to choose between two sets of shift characteristics. As a result the roadster achieves performance figures that are even outstanding for the high-end sports car segment: the Mercedes-

McLaren SLR 722

McLaren SLR 722 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 hunting-leather lining, gearshift.

McLaren SLR 722

The powerful heart of the McLaren SLR 722 Roadster McLaren SLR 722 is a supercharged 5.5-litre V8 engine which is hand-built in the Mercedes-AMG engine shop in Affalterbach. The special strengths of this high-performance engine include extraordinary responsiveness to movements of the accelerator, a high torque and an unmistakable V8 sound.

McLaren SLR 722

Moreover, with an output of 478 kW/650 hp and 820 Nm of torque, power is on tap almost to excess McLaren SLR 722 Roadster: 460 kW/626 hp, 780 Nm). Accordingly the new model variant meets the wishes of the most discerning customers for even more sportiness combined with excellent day-to-day practicality.paddles and black carbon highlights lend a racing touch to the interiorseconds.

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