Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT
Product Code: C3191
History
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren first raced in the US SCCA competition in 2010 at the Speed World Challenge GT Championship with a 10th place finish in the first race at Road Atlanta.
TRG Motorsports and Circle B Motorcars of Texas ran the No.71 Circle B Motorcars Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 GT. It has a supercharged Mercedes V8 engine capable of producing 680hp, but the car ran in the World Challenge GT series with a restricted 550hp V8 developed by Ray Mallock Limited in England. The car was designed by RML, in accordance with McLaren Technology, and is a limited-edition racer, with only 20 in existence.
Driver: Spencer Pumpelly, No.71
The Scalextric Model
The 722 GT has flared wheel arches, bigger vents, a re-profiled front grill area and a massive rear wing to enhance what is already a very powerful looking car.
Digital Plug Ready (DPR) - convert for use with the Scalextric Digital range in under sixty seconds using the C8515 Digital Plug. This model features front and rear lights and an in-line mid-mounted motor.
Special Features
Safety Notice:
Warning! This product is not suitable for children under 3 years because of small parts which can present a choking hazard.
Motor - Mabuchi SP; 18k rpm
Gear ratio - 9:27
Chassis - Rear Mounted In-Line; Rear 2 wheel drive
Magnet - Rectangular 2.5 mm
Down-force 284 gm
Overall length - 148 mm
Wheelbase - 84 mm
Axle/Hub width - 58 mm Front; 62 mm Rear
Tyre diameter/width - 21(ext), 15(int) x 9mm Front; 21(ext), 15(int) x 11mm Rear
Weight - Car 96 gm; Case 156 gm
Scale - 1/32
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