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In a follow up to yesterday's Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 Edition article, DaimlerChrysler has published a press release detailing a number of the new model's technical specifications.
Power outputs, dimensions, weights, fuel consumption figures... all are available for your viewing pleasure. In addition, for all of us history buffs, Daimler has also included a number of the original Mercedes 300 SLR's specs to give us a small reminder where the new SLR draws its inspiration from.
To learn more, keep scrolling to view the full press release.
Enjoy.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
Technical details SLR McLaren 722 Edition
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR race car (W 196 S)
| Build year |
1955 |
| No. of cylinders/arrangement |
8/in-line |
| Bore x stroke |
78 x 78 mm |
| Displacement |
2982 cc |
| Max output |
310 hp at 7400 rpm |
| Max torque |
317 Nm at 5950 rpm |
| Kerb weight |
901 kg |
| Max speed |
over 300 km/h |
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 EDITION
Engine
| No. of cylinders/arrangement |
|
8/V, 3 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement |
cc |
5439 |
| Bore x stroke |
mm |
97.0 x 92.0 |
| Rated output |
kW/hp |
478/650 at 6500 rpm |
| Rated torque |
Nm |
820 bei 4000/rpm |
| Compression Ratio |
|
8.8 : 1 |
| Mixture formation |
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Microprocessor- controlled injection system with hot-film air-mass-metering; supercharger |
Power transfer
| Transmission Type |
|
AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-Speed Automatic |
| Ratios |
Final Drive |
3.06 |
| 1st gear |
3.56 |
| 2nd gear |
2.19 |
| 3rd gear |
1.41 |
| 4th gear |
1.0 |
| 5th gear |
0.831 |
| Reverse |
3.17/.93 |
Chassis
| Wheels |
front: 9.0 J x 19 ET 45 rear. 11.5 J x 19 ET 44 |
| Tyres |
front: 255/35 19; rear: 295/30 ZR 19 |
Dimensions and weights
| Wheelbase |
mm |
2700 |
| Track width front/rear |
mm |
1638/1569 |
| Overall - length |
mm |
4656 |
| Overall - width |
mm |
1908 |
| Overall - height |
mm |
1251 |
| Turning circle |
m |
12.2 |
| Load capacity max.* |
l |
272 |
| Kerb weight acc. to EC |
kg |
1724 |
| Payload |
kg |
284 |
| Gross vehicle weight |
kg |
1940 |
| Tank capacity/incl. reserve |
l |
97.6/12 |
Performance and fuel consumption
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h |
s |
3.6 |
| Maximum speed |
km/h |
337 |
*According to VDA measuring method
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