2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition for sale

Overview of this 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition used for sale

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition is a uniquely intriguing supercar that emerged following the turn of the millennium. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, which debuted in 2003 and was developed jointly by Mercedes-Benz and its then-Formula 1 partner McLaren. The car was assembled at McLaren's facility in Woking, England, and drew from Mercedes-Benz's contemporary design language and engineering. Unlike its competitors such as the Porsche Carrera GT and Ferrari Enzo, the SLR McLaren featured a front-mid-engine chassis configuration and boasted everyday usability more typical of a traditional grand tourer. The 722 Edition, launched as a coupe in 2006 and a Roadster in 2009, took the already model to the next level with enhancements such as a reworked supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 engine, a lower, stiffer suspension, and lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels.

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition is equipped with a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 engine that produces 641 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission and can accelerate from zero-to-62 mph in just 3.1 seconds, with a top speed of 208 mph.

The interior of the SLR McLaren 722 Edition features new bucket seats and a steering wheel, both upholstered in semi-aniline leather and Alcantara. The cabin is accented by Red seat belts and stitching, and the model's name and subtle "722" badging is highly significant, referencing the starting number of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Stirling Moss and co-driver Denis Jenkinson piloted to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia.