The Mercedes-Benz 300SL stands as one of most memorable coupes of the fifties. The gullwing doors not only distinguished it, but they are a clever solution to hide the cars unique space frame chassis. It's also the most recognizable Mercedes and every seriously collection usually has one.
Consider the car in the perspective of its time, in light of its contemporaries in 1954. The 300SL coupe had dry-sump lubrication, direct fuel injection, a tubular spaceframe chassis, independent suspension, impeccable build quality, a very comfortable interior, and, of course, a beautiful and dynamic design, which clearly has stood the test of time.
engine: Water Cooled, Inline-6
position: Front Longitudinal
aspiration: Natural
valve-train: SOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement:2996 cc / 182.8 in?
bore: 85.0 mm / 3.35 in
stroke:88.0 mm / 3.46 in
compression:8.55:1
power:179.0 kw / 240.0 bhp @ 6100 rpm
specific output:80.11 bhp per litre
bhp/weight:185.61 bhp per tonne
torque:294.2 nm / 217.0 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm
