Mercedes-Benz 300SL

1954GermanyMercedes-Benz
CountryGermany
Year1954
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz

About the Mercedes-Benz 300SL

Featured the iconic gullwing doors, the first production car so equipped. Also the first production car with fuel injection. Top speed of 161 mph made it the fastest production car of its era. Born from a racing car, the W194. Only 1,400 gullwing coupes were built. Max Hoffman convinced Mercedes to build it for America. The most beautiful car of the 1950s.

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