Mercedes-Benz 300SLR sports-racing car, type W 196 S, 1955, 8 cylinders, 3 liters, 310 hp, top speed 186 mph, air brake deployed
Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 Streamlined Race Car W 196 R, 8 cylinders, 2.5 liters, 290 hp, top speed 186 mph
Targa Florio, Sizilien, 16.10.1955. Mercedes-Benz Schnellrenntransporter “Das blaue Wunder“ mit einem Typ 300 SLR (Startnummer 106) auf der Ladefläche.
Targa Florio, 16.10.1955. Mercedes-Benz Schnellrenntransporter “Das blaue Wunder“mit einem Typ 300 SLR (W 196 S) auf der Ladefläche.
Mercedes-Benz victory poster for the 1995 Mille Miglia by Anton Stankowski, inspired by the “Concrete Art” movement. The staggered brand name creates a dynamic impression.
Mille Miglia, 1952. Racing victory poster by Hans Liska
The move to the new Mercedes-Benz Museum under
1957 Mercedes-Benz Tourensportwagen Typ 300 SLS
This vehicle is a special, very lightweight variant of the 300 SL Roadster of which just two units were built in 1957 specifically for participation in the American sportscar championship. Paul O’Shea defeated the competition by a clear margin to win in Category D. – Mercedes-Benz Tourensportwagen Typ 300 SLS (W 198)
