The Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR has already begun to ride off into the sunset, but before it goes the way of the Pontiac Aztec, the German automaker has decided to grace us with one more limited edition of the less-than-successful supercar. Dubbed the 722 S, the latest SLR is essentially a722 Coupe sans roof.
Because of the 722 S’ link to the 722 Coupe, the uber drop top uses a supercharged 5.5L V8, good for 650 horsepower. That stable of ponies is good for a top end in excess of 220 mph, which makes the 772 S one of the fastest convertibles ever built.
Like the rest of the 722 S, the car’s canvas top is even a high-speed marvel. Unlike some convertible tops residing atop bona fide, Mercedes claims the SLR 722 S’ roof is good for speeds over 200 mph.
The 722 S also uses a carbon fiber body, which gives the convertible enough structural strength to achieve mind-numbing speeds even without the support of a fixed roof. The SLR 722 S also benefits from a 10 mm lower ride height, as well as a recalibrated suspension system.
Only 150 McLaren SLR 722 S’s are earmarked for production, with availability beginning in January 2009.
09/29, 3:52 PM
posted by:
doghis
hmmmmmm……
09/29, 4:21 PM
posted by:
A4
“before it goes the way of the Pontiac Aztek”? are you serious lln? you really need to hire joke writers if youre gonna try and be funny because that was as far as you could possibly get.
09/29, 5:13 PM
posted by:
christianboy10
poor photography
09/29, 6:15 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
That’s not photography, it’s 3D rendering.
09/29, 6:17 PM
posted by:
441Zuke
it burns my retina’s
09/29, 9:29 PM
posted by:
phillipsexeter
I know it will happen, but I can’t believe some idiot will walk straight past the black series SL and lay down close to half a mil for this.
09/29, 10:39 PM
posted by:
auto.observer
“but before it goes the way of the Pontiac Aztec”
no. just no. do NOT make that comparison.
09/29, 10:59 PM
posted by:
whips001
MB classic just over priced, and that is a funny joke I laugh everytime I think about a pontiac aztek
09/30, 1:50 PM
posted by:
Scarface03
I wonder how this SLR will measure up against the SL 65 AMG Black series.
I had the same first thought when I read the Aztek analogy. Completely not even applicable. If you want to “go the way of the Aztek,” you have to do something more than just end production. You have to be forced into an early production end due to universal derision. I don’t think the SLR sold the numbers Merc had envsioned (500/year x 7 years), but it… is… no… Aztek.
09/30, 2:12 PM
posted by:
yarddog82abn
“go the way of the Aztek,” …….. What a way to crap on the SLR, this has made it’s mark in automotive history, the Aztek was history until some-one reminded us about it…did need more oil write this article ???
10/01, 9:10 PM
posted by:
RTT10
wheres gm oily boy i wanna see his rants baout ****tycars with plastic chassis
10/01, 10:18 PM
posted by:
441Zuke
@ yard dog – when the slr was released it was out classed by the ford GT, Porsche Carrera GT and the Ferrari enzo