Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition features racing attributes of race, which has been developed in close cooperation with the motorsport specialists at the headquarters of the McLaren Formula-1 team in England. With more than 300 modified components, the super sports car serves a boost in output, more dynamic chassis tuning, improved aerodynamics and sportier interior appointments clearly rattled even the most demanding motor sport enthusiasts.
Mercedes-Benz, "SLR 722 Edition" is an obvious name for the new model variant that evoke memories of the victory obtained in 1955 by British 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 (indicating a start time of the car 7:22) With an impressive 478 kW/650 HP, SLR McLaren 722 Edition super sports car not only exceed the historical ancestors, and even exceed the scintillating peak performance of the model SLR now - technical masterstroke on the part of engineers Mercedes-Benz and McLaren. The new limited edition series - only 150 models produced, mostly by hand, at McLaren in Woking - is the response from the brand calls from clients demanding more sporty reflexes to be combined with the same level of high everyday practicality.At the heart of the edition Mercedes-Benz 722 SLR 5.5-liter supercharged V8 assembled by hand at the Mercedes-AMG engine shop in Affalterbach, Germany, on the basis of "one man, one engine" principle. Among the main advantages of high efficiency engine is very spontaneous response to an increase in movement, dynamic torque in various accelerators world speed motor and the unique V8 sound.
Other changes are made to influence the interaction with the engine gearbox. For each individual selected transmission modes - M (manual) and S (sport) on one side and C (Comfort) on the other side - there is now a different accelerator pedal characteristic curve which has been optimized online with very different operating conditions are apply in any case.
The end result is a very impressive performance figures, even by the standards of the super high-end sports car: Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.6 seconds Breathtaking (SLR 3.8 seconds) to go to reach 200 km / h in just 10.2 seconds (SLR 10.6 seconds) and 300 km / h in 28.0 seconds (SLR 28.8 seconds). The higher the top speed of 337 km / h is even higher than the current SLR (334 km / h).
New chassis set-up for further enhanced driving dynamics
One of the main driving force behind the further improved performance of the Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition is a chassis adjustment. Development work at McLaren's Formula-1 headquarters was based on the chassis of aluminum SLR proven set-ups. In the first stage of development, various chassis parameters, such as jumping and damping, underwent a series of tests on the bench Formula-1 in Woking. Then the engineers and the Mercedes-Benz McLaren completed repairs and new set-up by performing a series of tests on the road and especially on the race track. Spring rate and damping characteristics of a rigid chassis (body lowered by 10 mm front and rear) are what gives the SLR 722 Edition increased directional stability and significantly improved driving dynamics. Roll in turns has been reduced by more than 20 percent, which allows the SLR 722 Edition to corner at greater speeds.
New 19-inch forged aluminum wheels also improve driving dynamics the special edition model, their unique design, palladium gray highlights race car heritage. Low weight, compared to ordinary tires, reducing unsprung weight, which makes Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition even more responsive. Plus 19-inch allow larger brake discs with a diameter of 390 mm to be mounted on the front axle. Originally from the Italian manufacturer "Brembo", the new braking system combines with carbon fiber reinforced disc-ceramic to provide impressive deceleration rate which is really in accordance with the performance of the SLR 722 Edition all-sparkling. Extensive tests carried out to develop a new ESP ® control system for the new brake configuration.
