The 722 Version refers back to the begin time (7:22 AM) that Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson left to win the Mille Miglia in 1955. The pair have been in a position to full a 1000-mile loop by Italy in a record-setting 10 hours, 7 minutes, and 48 seconds- a median pace of virtually 98 mph.
The 722 got here with a supercharged 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 placing out 641 horsepower and 605 kilos of torque. Whereas the usual SLR got here with solely 617hp, the 722 Version is far quite a lot of fancy badges fastened to the bodywork.
The particular version model boasts quite a few enhancements in comparison with the usual car, together with a modified engine, a carbon-fibre entrance splitter and rear diffuser, 19-inch light-weight alloy wheels, upgraded suspension that includes lighter Koni dampers, a lowered experience peak of 10mm, revised aerodynamics, black tinted headlights and tail lights, and carbon-ceramic brake discs.
On the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Present, the roadster model of the 722 Version was revealed because the 722 S. It retained the identical engine and working gear because the coupé variant, together with the usual SLR roadster’s folding roof mechanism in addition to its efficiency numbers. Launched in January 2009, solely 150 items have been produced, immediately establishing it as a extremely sought-after and collectible Mercedes model.
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