Flat Black Mercedes SLR

[Mr_Elusive]

Looks like clearcoat failure to me :LOLOL

 

[mr.ikon]

hmmm i dunno. but damn. damn thats the shiznit

 

[imported_DieselMDX]

i like it, reminds me of the batmobile

 

[ZoranC]

That is pure sexiness.

 

[imported_rydawg1]

that would be the only NON extremly glossy car I would ever own and would never care.

 

[Crusader101]

That is just plain gorgeous.



I remember reading about this somewhere...its a special Mercedes McLaren and the 722 I believe was the number of Stirling Moss' winning Mercedes Benz in the 1955 Mille Miglia.

 

[whitejavaS500]

Ok I HATE flat black cars, but I'm in all out love with the Matte Black 722 SLR. Can it get any sexier than that? I think not.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

I HATE flat black also, but for this occasion (and this occasion only) I love it!!!!

 

[Absolute Detail]

that colour loooks fantastic do we know how flat colours are cared for ?

 

[monkeymajik]

Most_evil_car_ever



excellent.

 

[Kriminal]

that colour loooks fantastic do we know how flat colours are cared for ?

Carefully, very carefully.



As far as I'm aware, you have to be real careful with the polish on Matt paintowrk as you CAN actually polish away the mattness and leave a glossy finish.

 

[awahl63]

Ok I HATE flat black cars, but I'm in all out love with the Matte Black 722 SLR. Can it get any sexier than that? I think not.

Nailed it right on the head...this thing is pure sex

 

[richjohnhughes]

jeeeeeeeeeeezzz thats a great car.......not sure about the matt finish tho.

 

[paul34]

Yes, I am usually not a fan of matte finishes...



But seriously, that is sexy.

 

[azenthusiast]

I'd drive it.

 

[mikebai1990]

I think the lighting really accentuates the nice, matte finish. I actually like this matte black, at least on the SLR

 

[imported_superswamper]

A new version was introduced in 2006 called the "2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition". 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 7:22 a.m.) at the Mille Miglia in 1955. The "722 Edition" creates 650 bhp, with a top speed of 337 km/h (5 more than the standard SLR). A new suspension is used with 19-inch light-alloy wheels, a stiffer damper configuration and 0.4 inches lower body. The SLR is planned to end production in 2008, according to Mercedes-Benz.[citation needed] A special edition known as the 722 Edition was released in 2006, to commemorate a previous Mercedes 'SLR', the 300 SLR. The 722 number is a reference to the race number of Denis Jenkinson and Stirling Moss's 1955 Mille Miglia winning 300 SLR, indicating their start time of 7.22 a.m.



Power is boosted to 478 kW (650 hp) and 820 N·m (605 ft·lbf) torque at 4000 rpm. Modifications were also made to the suspension, with a stiffer damper setup and 10 mm (0.4 in) lower ride height introduced for improved handling. Larger 390 mm diameter front brakes and a revised front air dam and rear diffuser were fitted.[5]



Overall performance has increased, with a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h time of 10.2 seconds and 0-300 km/h in 28 seconds.[6]



Exterior changes included larger 19-inch black alloy wheels and red "722" badging (harking back to the original 722 racer).

A little bit about the SLR 722 from wikipedia for those interested. Hopefully this information is correct.



Incredible car.

 

[Invigor]

i like it, reminds me of the batmobile

hehe, that's exactly what I thought too!

 

[Beason]

I see Darth Vader got a new ride.

 

[Exotica]

very nice, reminds me of the patrol cars in Robocop.