SLR "722 Edition"

shuzmaker · 08-31-2006, 09:46 AM

Wow.

"Mercedes has unveiled a new special edition SLR called the "722 Edition." The car has increased output of 650 horsepower, a tailor-made suspension configuration, and a decidedly sporty interior. 722 Edition" is a homage by Mercedes-Benz to the unforgettable victory won by the British racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722 (indicating a start time of 7.22 a.m.) at the Mille Miglia in 1955. The car accelerates from standstill to 62 mph in only 3.6 seconds, and 124 mph is reached in just 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed is 209 mph" - Leftlane News
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/...tion-unveiled/

txusa03 · 08-31-2006, 10:51 AM

hot

ksfrogman · 08-31-2006, 11:05 AM

I'm not a big Mercedes fan, but that design has a classic retro-look about it.

It looks like a classic that's been squished down and stretched out to look more aggressive and futuristic.

Greeney · 08-31-2006, 11:36 AM

Rice!

dzenno · 08-31-2006, 11:38 AM

Say what you want but this car is the HOTTEST PIECE OF METAL OUT THERE

un-fuc*in-believable....check out the engine bay...work of art

06330i · 08-31-2006, 01:16 PM

ive always loved those, but now i esp do. fastest automatic out

MrSilver · 08-31-2006, 01:45 PM

ShinBalNom · 08-31-2006, 02:14 PM

What's the price tag on that? A two-story condo?

vladinecko · 08-31-2006, 02:31 PM

i hope not to see a post here that would say something like "i was racing one of these once in my 325i and i smoked it"

that car is freaking unbelievable! kudos to the guys at benz...

Josh49 · 08-31-2006, 02:32 PM

This car is the exact opposite of the mullet, party up front, business in the back..

aka the front is too incredible looking for the back of that car. They don't seem to be connected..

I would take the engine though and drop it in the e90.. Ultimate Sleeper Machine..

remmib · 08-31-2006, 03:27 PM

That is smoking hot

Gearcraft · 08-31-2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh49

This car is the exact opposite of the mullet, party up front, business in the back..

aka the front is too incredible looking for the back of that car. They don't seem to be connected..

I would take the engine though and drop it in the e90.. Ultimate Sleeper Machine..

exactly what i was gonna say. there's too much going on infront. crazy fender vents and hood. plain looking surface at the back.

obLu · 09-01-2006, 12:32 PM

Merc are definately the factory hot rods of our generation, and for that I respect them a lot. M3, M5 and M6 are neat, but it seems like every single Merc model's got an AMG version, and they keep dropping in bigger and bigger motors every couple of years ... but do you notice that they're always talking about homages to racing victories past? What don't they get on with winning some modern races instead of trying to dredge up centuries old glory?

BMW320i · 09-01-2006, 02:53 PM

i have big respect for the SLR, very nice car really

but for me, i would take the enzo or carrera GT, maybe cuz im more sport-oriented guy

the only SLR here in Oman belongs to a girl

ALPINE6SPD · 09-01-2006, 06:16 PM

I like it but I hate that fact that its only an auto with no stick available. Not even an SMG just a 5 speed auto.

Ryan 330i · 09-03-2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I like it but I hate that fact that its only an auto with no stick available. Not even an SMG just a 5 speed auto.

the engine can not handle an SMG or a stick. thats why the SL55 even has a 5 speed auto.

by the way, i just got really wet in the pants when i saw these pictures.

bavarian19 · 09-03-2006, 07:31 PM

I really like the looks of that car... but thats about where my love stops...

Id rather be in a CGT

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shuzmaker First Lieutenant 27 Rep 303 Posts Drives: e90 325iAS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	SLR "722 Edition" Wow. "Mercedes has unveiled a new special edition SLR called the "722 Edition." The car has increased output of 650 horsepower, a tailor-made suspension configuration, and a decidedly sporty interior. 722 Edition" is a homage by Mercedes-Benz to the unforgettable victory won by the British racing legend Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722 (indicating a start time of 7.22 a.m.) at the Mille Miglia in 1955. The car accelerates from standstill to 62 mph in only 3.6 seconds, and 124 mph is reached in just 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed is 209 mph" - Leftlane News http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/...tion-unveiled/ Attached Images __________________ . :: 325i :: JB :: ZSP :: Step :: BLK Dakota :: Hot Seats :: Tints :: Pilot A/S :: .
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Josh49 Major General 260 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	This car is the exact opposite of the mullet, party up front, business in the back.. aka the front is too incredible looking for the back of that car. They don't seem to be connected.. I would take the engine though and drop it in the e90.. Ultimate Sleeper Machine.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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remmib General 1589 Rep 29,216 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	That is smoking hot
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 161 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	I like it but I hate that fact that its only an auto with no stick available. Not even an SMG just a 5 speed auto. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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