Although widely known as a luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz has also produced an array of history-making motor sports cars, one of which was the 300SLR. The SLR name made a comeback in 2003 when it debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Produced in England as a joint venture with McLaren Cars, the F1-related automaker, the SLR possessed a distinctive long nose design made possible by its front-mounted engine, a rarity among super sports cars. 2006 saw the new 722 version being introduced which was named after the 7:22am start time of drivers Moss/Jenkinson victorious car for the 1955 Italian Mille Miglia open road endurance race. The 722 is powered by a 5.4L SOHC V8 supercharged engine, capable of monstrous power output of 640 hp. It is capable of doing 0 to 100 in 3.6 seconds, and exhibiting top speed over 330km/h, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ranks alongside such supercars as the Enzo Ferrari and Porsche Carrera GT. Easy to drive and packed with superior safety features, the SLR is truly a unique and innovative super sports car.

• This is a 1/24 scale plastic assembly model kit of the Mercedes-Benz SLR722.

• Distinctive features of the SLR722 such as the wheels, body kit etc are accurately reproduced.

• Synthetic rubber tires add greater realism to the model.

• The hood can be opened like the actual car allowing you to see the detailed supercharged V8 engine inside.

• The doors can also be opened to showcase the meticulously recreated interior.

• Metal transfers to depict the manufacturer emblems are included for extra detail.