Mercedes-Benz released the SLR McLaren 722 – the world’s fastest open-top car – last year. Unfortunately, the automaker only released 150 of them and they were sold out before long.
Recently, however, Mercedes-Benz dealers may be getting other versions of this record-breaking vehicle. The automaker announced that it was introducing a “stripped-down” version of the speedster and an open-top roadster.
With the fixed-top 722 models, Mercedes-Benz only plans to make another 150 units. The first 150 sold as fast as they drove and the next 150 will likely sell just as fast if not faster. That’s an amazing feat considering that these models typically start with a price tag of about $500,000 for the 722 S. In addition to receiving a fixed-top, the 722 S model also has about nine more horsepower than the regular 722 model, giving it about 650 hp. Also, the 722 S can reach 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, which is only 1/10 of a second difference from the 722 with a hardtop.
As coveted as these uber fast vehicles are, you might have a difficult time getting your hands on one when they are finally released. However, you can still visit a local Mercedes-Benz dealer and get something that meets your needs.
