Debuting in 2003, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren was developed jointly by Mercedes-Benz and its then-Formula 1 partner, McLaren, with a clear trace to the Star and Laurel’s contemporary design language but the advanced engineering that came from assembly at McLaren’s facility in Woking, England.

McLaren’s first venture into roadgoing automobiles since the earth-shaking F1, it was a true supercar, with massive power and a 200-mph top speed, as well as a front-mid-engine chassis configuration.

Yet it boasted everyday usability more typical of a traditional grand tourer.

The 722 S Edition, launched as a coupe in 2006 and a Roadster in 2009, took the SLR to the next level: Its supercharged 5.4-liter V-8, mated to a five-speed automatic transmission, was reworked to produce 641 horsepower and 605 pound-feet of torque.

This was combined with further enhancements, including a lower, stiffer suspension and lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels, while the more focused interior incorporated bucket...