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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

The gullwing coupé and its roadster, born from the W194 racer.

Family Mercedes-Benz SL

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
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Years1954–1963
BodyGT Coupé Roadster
LayoutFront engine
DesignerFriedrich Geiger
Built3,258 made
Including 2 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés
ErasWar and the birth of the GT

Photos

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
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Profile

Illustration: CARZGT body-style drawing (not to scale).

Versions

Specs are metric. Power is shown in PS, hp and kW.

Coupé (Gullwing)Roadster
Years1954–19571957–1963
EngineM198 2,996 cc straight-sixM198 2,996 cc straight-six
InductionNaturally aspiratedNaturally aspirated
Gearbox4-speed manual4-speed manual
DriveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Weight1,295 kg1,330 kg
Length4,520 mm—
Width1,790 mm—
Height1,300 mm—
Wheelbase2,400 mm2,400 mm
Built1,4001,858

Also in this era

Cisitalia 202Cisitalia 202Cisitalia · 1947–1952Ferrari 166 MM BarchettaFerrari 166 MM BarchettaFerrari · 1948–1953Porsche 356Porsche 356Porsche · 1948–1965Jaguar XK120Jaguar XK120Jaguar · 1948–1954Aston Martin DB2Aston Martin DB2Aston Martin · 1950–1953Lancia Aurelia B20 GTLancia Aurelia B20 GTLancia · 1951–1958

Where the facts come from

  1. Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz 300 SL — accessed 2026-10-30