A little known fact about this thoroughbred is what/where the 722 came from. Its in reference to two parts the first being a homage by Mercedes-Benz to Stirling Moss and co-driver Denis Jenkinson for their 'unforgetable' victory in a Mercedez-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722 which represents secondly the start time of 07:22hrs at the Mille Miglia in 1955. The Special Edition also marked the foundation of the worlwide SLR Club at the Paul Ricard Circuit in Le Castellet located in Southern France and has kept in line with the wishes of enthusiast drivers whom collection exotic expensive sports cars.
The SLR722 has a modified front spoler with an air splitter and rear diffuser to better improve not only the on road contact but over all aerodynamics when it reaches the high end speeds. Managed by a sophisticated suspension system that includes a stiffer damper configuration, larger brake disc's, all to handle a supercharged 5.5ltr V8 engine hand built to deliver 650bhp creating an unmistakable V8 Sound & reaching a top speed of 209mph succeeding the previous at 207mph record. The sporty interior includes bucket sports seats upholstered in leather/alcantara (provides lateral support) and hunting leather lining on the steering wheel for more grip .
The new super sports car will go in sale as of July 11th 2006
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Not a big fan of the SLR, but this one certainly looks better. Will see if I can get a photo.
There we go.
I'm not a fan of a Mercedes that doesn't look elegant. I don't like the SLR, but for some strange reason, if this car didn't have those side vents, and didn't have that SLK-style grille, the fender-headlamp area somehow reminds me of Jaguar/Aston in execution.
I'm ok with this, but still partial to HSV's and BMWs
But that's a personal choice
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