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From the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum's Web site:
In 1954, [Daimler-Benz] introduced the SL (Sport Light). Because its low-slung chassis incorporated a frame which extended over to the side of the body, Mercedes hinged the doors at the roof, thus giving the gull wing appearance when both opened. This car had many design features besides its doors, most notably the fact it was the first production car with fuel injection. It had an overhead valve inline 6-cylinder engine of 3-liter capacity which developed 190 horsepower. In line with the 4-speed manual transmission, rack and pinion steering, and independent front and swing axle rear suspension, the top speed of 152 miles per hour was reasonable with a 0-60 in 7.2 seconds.
"The car was introduced shortly after Daimler-Benz had converted its war effort and in 1952 they were victorious in the World Sports Car Manufacturers Championship and in the recently formed Sports Car category. American distributor Max Hoffman recognized the market for this car in the United States and after successful sales in 1954, he received his first order on this side of the ocean in March 1955. 1400 Gullwings were manufactured from 1954 to 1956 of which 1100 came to the United States distributed by Mr. Hoffman.
"The cramped quarters and the heat control in the coupe led to the development of a roadster with similar chassis but with modifications, such as disc brakes unveiled in 1957. The beautiful lines of the roadster are incomparable for any car of its time. With the 6-cylinder engine tilted it was possible to achieve a low hood line which complemented the functional streamlining of the rest of the car. These cars could engage in various types of road racing, “right out of the box,” from a dealer’s showroom floor. Approximately 26 lightweight (all aluminum body) models pushed their sporting intentions even further."
(Note: This car belonged to Anthony Simeone, the father of museum founder Fred Simeone, and it has been in the family collection for over 40 years. It is in unrestored, original condition.)
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Production:1955-1963.
Successor:Mercedes-Benz W113 (230SL).
Engine:1897 cc M121 I4 SOHC.
Transmission:4-speed manual, fully synchronized.
Top speed: 171 km/h.
Fuel consumption: 12,5 l/100 km.
The SL Class Mercedes of the 1970s and 1980s remains a modern classic, and not one SL car since, however grand they may be, can't overshadow the allure of this masterpiece. This is a 450SL convertible model.
Taken with my new flip phone - after great difficulty in transferring it to my PC. This phone won't let me send it directly like the old one did.
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a grand tourer manufactured by Mercedes since 1954. The designation SL derives from the German Sport Leicht, or Sport Lightweight.
The term SL-Class refers to the marketing variations of the vehicle, including the numerous engine configurations spanning six design generations.
This is the Sixth Generation 2012 Variation.
Seen here at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, Surrey.
I caught this droptop Benz on a spring evening with summerlike weather, so it was no big surprise the top was down. :-)