Mercedes SLR McLaren 722
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Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 |
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Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 |
Celebrating the original SLR's victory in the 1955 'Mille Miglia' (or
perhaps In response to the threat from Ferrari's new 599), Mercedes have
announced the limited edition SLR McLaren 722. A marginal power
increase and a 44kg weight drop sees the already superfast SLR rocket to
200kmh in just over 10 seconds on it's way to a new 210mph maximum. The
biggest gains however are in the handling department. The 722
despatches a lap of the Nurburgring 10 seconds quicker than the
'standard' SLR, thanks to lowered suspension, bigger brakes and a
modified front spoiler.
Just 150 will be made at £350,000 a time.
Though considering the potency of it's Maranello rival, in all aspects
except rarity, it simply doesn't represent good value for money.
