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The 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition (C199) was introduced in 2006 with the same V8 engine as the previous model albeit modified for an increase in horse power and torque.

Other changes included 19-inch alloy wheels used to reduce unsprung weight, a 10mm lower ride height, a stiffer damper set up, larger 15 inch diameter front brakes, a revised front air dam and a fitted rear diffuser.

The 722 name 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.

Games[]

Need for Speed: Undercover[]

The 722 first appears in Need for Speed: Undercover as a tier 2 Exotic class vehicle, with a price tag of $225,000. It is unlocked alongside all other tier 2 vehicles after the player completes a Job event requiring a 9.0 Wheelman Level.

It has a high top speed of 224 mph (360 kmh) at the expense of an average acceleration and handling rating.

Need for Speed: Shift[]

The 772 appears in Need for Speed: Shift as a tier 4 vehicle with a car rating of 11.70 and a price tag of $500,000. It is unlocked after the player earns 180 total event stars.

The 722 has the second lowest stock car rating of all the tier 4 vehicles. It is only 1.20 points ahead of the Lexus LF-A Concept. Due to its heavy mass, its weight is not transferred to its outside wheels in corners as well as seen by the Lamborghini Reventón and better handling cars. However, the SLR is still capable of competing against its class competitors on straight roads.

Need for Speed: World[]

The SLR 722 was made available in Need for Speed: World on August 24, 2011 as a tier 3 car. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as an A class car.

The weakest driving trait of the SLR is its handling, which is not as responsive nor as precise as most SpeedBoost exclusive cars. Another weakness of the car is its mediocre nitrous boost. The biggest advantage of the SLR is that it has powerful acceleration, a high top speed and it is fairly heavy.

Since August 22, 2012, the steering of the SLR has been significantly improved, which is comparable with that of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

It has become more competitive in race events although the SLR's driving traits are best utilised in race tracks with low-speed corners that are far from each other such as Main Street. The weight and power of the vehicle are useful in pursuit events, too.

Stock: 656 (A class) Maximum: 735 (A class)

Grey

The Grey style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs SpeedBoost4600. It was released on August 24, 2011.

NFSW MercedesBenz SLRMcLaren722Edition Grey
Performance Parts
StreetBeigeEngine
StreetBeigeForcedInduction
StreetBeigeTransmission
StreetBeigeSuspension
StreetBeigeBrakes
StreetBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class A Car 690
TopSpeedIcon2 682
AccelIcon2 824
HandlingIcon2 565
NFSWGreyVariantIcon
Standard
SpeedBoost4600

Black

The Black style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs Dollar icon1,275,000, and was initially released on November 22, 2011.

Before August 22, 2012, it could be purchased if the player was at Driver Level 42 or above and cost Dollar icon1,500,000. On May 21, 2015, its price was lowered from Dollar icon1,700,000 as part of the End of the World event.

NFSW MercedesBenz SLRMcLaren722Edition Black
Performance Parts
Stock Engine
Stock Forced Induction
Stock Transmission
Stock Suspension
Stock Brakes
Stock Tyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class A Car 656
TopSpeedIcon2 589
AccelIcon2 803
HandlingIcon2 578
NFSWBlackVariantIcon
Standard
Dollar icon1,275,000

"Gleam"

The "Gleam" style is a art director car that costs SpeedBoost4900. It was released on September 21, 2011.

It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

NFSW MercedesBenz SLRMcLaren722Edition Gleam
Performance Parts
RaceBeigeEngine
RaceBeigeForcedInduction
RaceBeigeTransmission
RaceBeigeSuspension
RaceBeigeBrakes
RaceBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
NFSWBodykitIcon
NFSWSpoilerIcon
Stock Hood
NFSWManufacturer BBS
NFSWNeon Teal
NFSWWindowTint Black
NFSWLoweringKitStage3
NFSWGoldLicensePlate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class A Car 706
TopSpeedIcon2 724
AccelIcon2 834
HandlingIcon2 560
ArtDirectorEditionIcon2
Art Director
SpeedBoost5100

"Autobahn Stormer"

The "Autobahn Stormer" style is a Cop Edition car that costs SpeedBoost5100. It was released on November 4, 2011, and has a reference to German highway patrol cars.

It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance parts, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

NFSW MercedesBenz SLRMcLaren722Edition AutobahnStormer
Performance Parts
RaceBeigeEngine
RaceBeigeForcedInduction
RaceBeigeTransmission
RaceBeigeSuspension
RaceBeigeBrakes
RaceBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
NFSWBodykitIcon
NFSWSpoilerCFIcon
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
NFSWNeonBlueIcon
NFSWWindowTint Black
NFSWLoweringKitStage3
NFSWGoldLicensePlate
Skill Mods
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillPursuitSocialitie
Pressing 'L' toggles working police lights
Class A Car 706
TopSpeedIcon2 724
AccelIcon2 834
HandlingIcon2 560
CopEditionIcon2
Cop Edition
SpeedBoost5100

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)[]

The SLR 722 appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) as an Exotic Series racer vehicle, and as an SCPD Speed Enforcement unit.

The racer vehicle is unlocked as part of the SCPD Rebels pack for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and EA Crew releases. The SCPD unit is unlocked upon the player earning a total of 672,500 cop bounty.

The SLR's quick acceleration and high top speed make it one of the fastest Exotic cars in title although it also tends to oversteer in corners, which can be useful for performing drifts.

Shift 2: Unleashed[]

The 722 appears in Shift 2: Unleashed as a Modern Road class vehicle, with a rating of B 1170 and a price tag of $395,000. It has a handling rating of 3.77 and a 100mph to 0mph stopping time of 3.26 seconds.

Need for Speed: Rivals[]

The SLR 722 Edition appears in Need for Speed: Rivals as an RCPD unit included with the Movie Pack.

RCPD - Patrol

The patrol specification of the SLR 722 Edition is included with either the Movie Cops Pack or Complete Movie Pack, and is unlocked upon completing the rank 0 tutorial assignment - "Training".

NFSRMerecedesMcLarenSLR722PatrolIcon
Police Police Rank 1
{Patrol}
Tech Level 2
Requires the Movie Cops Pack
Top Speed 7.4
Acceleration 6.6
Control 5.2
Strength 7.6
Durability 7.5

RCPD - Undercover

The undercover specification of the SLR 722 Edition is included with either the Movie Cops Pack or Complete Movie Pack, and is unlocked upon completing the rank 0 tutorial assignment - "Training".

NFSRMerecedesMcLarenSLR722UndercoverIcon
Police Police Rank 1
{Undercover}
Tech Level 2
Requires the Movie Cops Pack
Top Speed 7.4
Acceleration 5.8
Control 5.9
Strength 7.6
Durability 7.0

RCPD - Enforcer

The enforcer specification of the SLR 722 Edition is included with either the Movie Cops Pack or Complete Movie Pack, and is unlocked upon completing the rank 0 tutorial assignment - "Training".

NFSRMerecedesMcLarenSLR722EnforcerIcon
Police Police Rank 1
{Enforcer}
Tech Level 2
Requires the Movie Cops Pack
Top Speed 7.4
Acceleration 5.8
Control 5.2
Strength 8.0
Durability 8.0

Need for Speed: No Limits[]

The SLR McLaren 722 appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as part of the "Rogue Justice" update released on July 27, 2020, and was initially featured as part of the "Breakout: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722" event that ran from August 2, 2020 to August 10, 2020.

The starting performance rating is 515.

Stock

The SLR McLaren 722 is a sports class car that requires 35 epic blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources:
  • "Breakout" event
NFSNL Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Carlist Sports Class Sports Stock 3750 5100 5310 515 Performance Rating
NFSNL GoldStar 3NFSNL GreyStar 5 x35 Epic Blueprints Max Performance Rating
Stage Upgrades

Need for Speed: Edge[]

The SLR McLaren 722 2006 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an S class performance rating.

NFSE MercedesBenz SLRMcLaren722Edition 2006
S 764
Requires 500 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 771
Acceleration 773
Nitro Capacity 750
Strength 480
Durability 430

Trivia[]

  • The active rear spoiler is functional in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010), Shift 2: Unleashed, and Need for Speed: Rivals.
  • In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010), the 722 can only be selected with a Crystal Antimony Grey body paint colour.
  • In Need for Speed: Rivals, all SLR 722 RCPD unit specifications have a "722 S" badge, which are only fitted to the fabric roof 722 S roadster.

Gallery[]

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