The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (chassis code W 198) is a two-seat sports car that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1954 to 1957 as a gullwinged coupé and from 1957 to 1963 as a roadster.

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The 300 SL Roadster featured the high compression version of Mercedes' M198 engine. This 3.0L inline six generated 240hp, which was sent to drive the rear wheels through a 4 speed manual transmission. The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster ended production in 1963, with a total of 1,858 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL (chassis code W198) was a two-seat sports car produced by Mercedes-Benz as a Gullwing Coupe (1954-1957) or Roadster (1957-1963). It was based on the company's highly successful 1952 racer, the W194, with merchanical direct fuel-injection, a first on a production vehicle, boosting power almost 50% on its 3.0L overhead ...

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Officially known as the 300SL Coupé, the Gullwing survived until 1957, with 1400 built before the Roadster replaced it. • Best classic cars. Often criticised for its unforgiving rear...

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In 1957, Mercedes-Benz launched the 300SL roadster. The new roadster was subtly redesigned in the front fascia, included conventional hinged doors, and offered an actual storage solution for long trips.

2012年2月16日 · To some extent, the 300SL Roadster lives in the shadow of its famous ‘Gullwing’ sibling. But in terms of the all-round driving experience, the convertible offers more than enough to set it apart from the earlier, race-bred coupé. The 300SL story is one of market forces, principally in North America.

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