La Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing est célébrée dans le monde entier comme une étape majeure de l'histoire automobile. Dotée d'un moteur 3.0L M198 Inline-6 Direct Injection de 240 HP, elle incarne l'excellence mécanique.

Spécifications Techniques

Points Clés

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

Histoire du Développement et Héritage

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.