Mercedes Slr Stirling Moss

The 722 refers to the victory by stirling moss and his co driver denis jenkinson in a mercedes benz 300 slr with the starting number 722 indicating a start time of 722 am at the mille miglia in 1955.
Mercedes slr stirling moss. Whilst the mercedes benz designers were working on the body of the new slr stirling moss they were fully aware every single moment that they were creating a vehicle with a top speed of 350 kmh. A new version of the slr was introduced in 2006 called the mercedes benz slr mclaren 722 edition. The mercedes benz slr mclaren stirling moss was unveiled at the 2009 north american international auto show. The mercedes benz slr stirling moss combines spectacular design with the most demanding technology and offers a unique driving experience for all the senses.
Just 75 examples were built offered exclusively to existing slr owners as a modern homage to the exquisite 300 slr that stirling moss. If youve ever dreamed of having a grand prix driving experience on the streetand have pockets as stuffed as scrooge mcducksthe mercedes benz slr mclaren stirling moss is the thing for you. Between 2003 and 2010 fewer than 1500 mercedes benz mclaren slrs were sold. A lightweight speedster variant of the slr as potent in performance as it is arresting in appearance.