It was based on the company s 1952 racer the w194 with mechanical direct fuel injection which boosted power almost 50 on its 3 litre overhead camshaft straight 6 engine.
Mercedes with wing doors price.
This model sets itself apart with iconic styling with vintage 300sl looks roadster bodystyle available for 2012 powerful v8 engine and gull wing doors.
The return of the look of the 300 sl with the anniversary editions seems to have inspired many other manufacturers like tesla to make gull wing car models.
Quality and prestige abound with this mercedes benz sls amg.
Featuring gullwing doors and styling cues reminiscent of the 1950s and 60s 300 sl gullwing the sports car combines blistering performance and luxury in one eye catching package.
Mb began production in 2010 with a decided end date of 2015 following the final edition of 2014.
A gull wing door also known as a falcon wing door or an up door is an automotive industry term describing car doors that are hinged at the roof rather than the side as pioneered by the 1952 mercedes benz 300sl race car w194 and its road legal version w198 introduced in 1954.
Opening upwards the doors evoke the image of a seagull s wings in french they are portes papillon butterfly.
Capable of reaching a top speed of up to 263 km h.
The mercedes benz 300 sl chassis code w 198 is a two seat sports car that was produced by mercedes benz as a gullwinged coupe 1954 1957 and roadster 1957 1963.
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