In 1954, under the leadership of Dipl. Ing. Rudolf Uhlenhaut, Mercedes-Benz developed a new racing sports car for the 1955 season. This open car designated 300 SLR relied on the technology of the current Formula I racing car. In 1955 Uhlenhaut, Head of the Test Dept at Mercedes-Benz, redesigned the 300 SLR giving it coupé bodywork with gull-wing doors. The car also had Formula I technology. Thus its 8-cylinders in-line engine, which is clearly visible under the movable bonnet of the model, generated all of 300 bhp. In the 1950s the 300 SLR Coupé, only two examples of which were built, had a top speed of 290 km/h, making it the fastest car licensed for the road.
Model-details:
- Detailed chassis
- Multi-part, authentic 8-cylinder engine
- True-to-original interior
- Tubular space frame
- Large brake drums
- Movable wheels, bonnet and gull-wing doors
- Authentic rubber tyres
- Many chrome parts including front grille, wheel rims, quick-release fasteners and door handles
- Authentic decals
Suggested Colours : 90 91 99 301 302 330 (Paint & Glue Not Included)
Model details
Scale 1:24
Release date 04/2011
No. of parts 124
Length 180 mm
Skill Level 4
Original details
Type description Coupé
Year/Period 1954
Origin D
Engine capacity 228 kW
Displacement 2982 ccm
Speed 290 km/h
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