Number '1' of 150 produced
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren '722 S Edition'
Registration no. not UK registered (NOVA'd and UK taxes paid)
Chassis no. WDDAK76F29M001939

Manufactured between 2003 and 2010, their new supercar allowed Mercedes-Benz and its then Formula 1 partner, McLaren, to showcase their collective experience in the production of high-performance sports cars and, just like its legendary 300 SLR predecessor of 1955, it incorporated technological developments that were ahead of their time.

Produced at Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division, the SLR's engine is a 5.5-litre, 24-valve, supercharged V8 producing 617bhp, making it one of the most powerful engines ever found in a series-produced road-going sports car. Impressive though this peak horsepower figure is, it is this state-of-the-art 'blown' motor's torque that is its most remarkable feature. The torque curve is almost flat: there is already 440lb/ft by 1,500rpm and well over 500lb/ft between 3,000 and 5,000 revs.

Needless to say, the SLR McLaren delivers performance figures that are still among the best in its class. The 722 S , taking just 3.7 seconds to sprint from 0-100km/h (62mph), it passes the 200km/h (125mph) mark after 10.6 seconds and from a standing start takes just 28.8 seconds to reach 300km/h (186mph). The two-seater has a top speed of 334km/h (207mph). The five-speed automatic transmission was specially optimised for very high torque and also offered the driver the option of choosing between different shift characteristics using the Speedshift system.

Reflecting the long-term technological collaboration that Mercedes-Benz and McLaren enjoyed in Formula 1, the SLR's body/chassis is a carbon fibre composite monocoque. Topping off this technological tour de force is the electronically controlled rear spoiler, which rises to an angle of 65 degrees when the driver brakes heavily, lending the SLR outstanding stability when braking from high speeds.

Offered here is an example of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Edition. The '722' refers to the 1955 Mille Miglia victory of Stirling Moss and his co-driver Denis Jenkinson, whose Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR had the starting number '722' (indicating a start time of 7:22 a.m.).
Delivered to the USA in December 2008 and formerly registered in Oregon, this '722 S' has belonged to the current lady vendor since 2016. The accompanying Carfax Vehicle History Report lists various services up to 24th February 2010 at 2,600 miles. The Mercedes appears to have been exported soon thereafter, The Service book is further stamped at 8,701 in 2013, and 10,044 in 2016. It has now covered 10,200 miles from new.

In the current ownership since 2016, the vendor converted the car to European specification, and has recently been sent to a specialist for a 'B' service, including replacement fuel pumps. The car is NOVA certified and IVA approved but not UK registered.

Number 1 of the 150 cars produced, and unlike its contemporaries like the Ferrari Enzo and Porsche Carrera GT, the SLR 722 S was more of a high-speed grand tourer, while capable of achieving over 200 mph!