McLaren SLR

McLaren SLR 722 GT on track

We've snapped the racing version of Mercedes stunning super car.

Auto Express Car Reviews

By James Disdale

24th October 2007

The mighty Mercedes SLR McLaren is set to hit the track. These pictures show the new GT racing version undergoing testing at the famous Nurburgring, Germany.

Based on the tweaked 722 version the newcomer has been developed by British firm Ray Mallock Limited. Just twenty examples will be built, each costing around £700,000.

In order to compete on track the SLR has gained a large rear spoiler, wider wheel arches and a stripped out interior. Further weight-saving has been achieved with the use of perspex side windows that replace heavier glass items. As a result the racer tips the scales at 1,300kg - around 300kg lighter than the road car.

Under the new louvred bonnet will be an essentially standard version of the 650bhp 5.5-litre V8. However, the automatic gearbox will be replaced by a stronger sequential unit and traditional clutch. The first examples should be delivered early next year.