Mercedes Benz 300 SL

Mercedes-Benz W198 (aka 300SL) is the first sports car made in West Germany by Mercedes-Benz brand from the post-war period. The car was first presented at the New York Auto Show in 1954 as a street version of the W194 racing car. Originally, it was built in double coupe version with gull-wing doors. In 1957, there was an open version -- roadster.

Moreover it is the first car in which was applied injector injection in the engine. The 198 stamp was designed on the platform of the sports version of the 300 SL W194. The car was produced until 1957. 1400 samples were released. It was used to study the injection mechanism. This model would not exist if not for Max Hoffman, who persuaded even the leadership of the brand of Stuttgart in need of such machines overseas.

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