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Type: Classic and modern cars
- Period: from '50
- Country: Germany
- SKILL: 3
- Model Dim. 14.8 cm
- Box Dim. 345 x 242 x 60 mm
Chromed Parts: Color Instructions sheet
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was produced in 1954 by the German car manufacturer, and it’s a masterpiece on four wheels for design, elegance, and luxury. The 300 SL, where the acronym stands for Sport Leicht (Sport Light), adopted innovative solutions for the time. The Mercedes 2-door coupe had a tubular frame, a front 2.996 cc longitudinal engine connected to a 4-speed transmission, and rear drive. The maximum speed at 300 SL was 260 km/h (162 mph). The real strength of the car, however, was in its innovative design and the adoption of the characteristic and eye-catching gull-wing doors. Even today, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is an icon of design and style of the period, and it is a real icon for collectors and fans