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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
#6 • Alemania • 1954 - 1957 • Superdeportivo / Hiperdeportivo

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing

World's First Direct-Injection Supercar

El Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing es reconocido mundialmente como un hito indiscutible en la historia del automóvil, destacando por su motor 3.0L M198 Inline-6 Direct Injection con 240 HP y su legado legendario.

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Aspectos Destacados

  • Iconic upward-opening Gullwing doors
  • World-first production mechanical direct injection
  • Fastest production sports car of the 1950s

Historia de Desarrollo y Legado Cultural

The development of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing (1954 - 1957) represents a watershed moment for Mercedes-Benz and the automotive industry. Engineered in Germany during the 1950s-1960s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 3.0L M198 Inline-6 Direct Injection paired with a 4-speed manual allowed it to reach 260 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (7.4s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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