Unveiling the Icon Mercedes Gullwing SL300's Allure

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe Chassis No. 198.0405500XXX Engine No. 198.9805500739 Body No. 198.0405500692 Desirable Rudge wheels and... Just 24 Alloy Gullwings were made in 1955, with a further 5 completed in 1956. Today they represent the inarguable pinnacle of the model series, ... This coachbuilt Mercedes-AMG SL was created by Saoutchik as a tribute to the Gullwing, but it does the iconic sports car a disservice. The Mercedes-Benz Classic Center has generously let Jay drive the oldest Gullwing in existence! In 1954, the newly manufactured 300SL Gullwing would incorporate the 3.0 litre water cooled overhead cam straight-six M198 would now feature ... 300SL Coupe: Exterior Dimensions 300SL Roadster: Kerb Weight: Fuel Tank: Turning Circle: Instruments: Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 300SL: Clutch: Simply beautiful! Awesome job! Breath-taking engine output of 215 hp (158 kW) provided a top speed of 250 km/h, depending on final drive ratio. That made the 300 SL the fastest production car ... It's a magnificent performer, with dazzling acceleration and a top speed of nearly 140 mph. But there are many performance options. The upside of having a 34-gallon tank: you can drive hard for hundreds of miles—the 300SL averages about 22 miles per gallon. The downside: each ...