Saturday, July 4, 2009

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S


























































































































The Glorious Return of SLR | Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S

Delving into the performance specs that make the 2009 SLR 722 S so unique starts with the engine. The supercharged 5.5 liter V8 is hand-built by AMG along with the engines used in the new SL 65 AMG Black Series. It was only in the recent past that AMG began building the engines for the Benz high performance division's cars in-house, by hand. The result is an out-of-this-world power output of 650 horsepower and 605 lb-ft. of torque.
pecs like these are enough to take the featherweight SLR McLaren 722 Roadster 722 S from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, all the way up to a top speed of 208 mph. In the modern horsepower wars, there are many supercars with performance numbers like the McLaren 722.

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S Specifications:

Drivetrain
LayoutFront Engine, RWD
Transmission5 Speed High Torque-Capable Automatic
BrakesCarbon Fiber/Ceramic Brake Disc

Engine
Engine TypeSupercharged V8, Handbuilt by AMG
Displacement5.5 liters
Horsepower650 bhp
Torque605 lb-ft.

Exterior
Body Type2 Door, 2 Seat Roadster
WheelsLightweight 19-inch Forged Aluminium
MaterialAluminum Frame, Carbon Fiber Body

Performance
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)3.7 seconds
Top Speed208 mph
0-200 km/h (0-125 mph)10.6 seconds

Base Price - 2009 Mercedes-Bena SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S -
TBA. A lot!

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