DriveSenseMercedes-Benz SL Roadster
W1981957–1963
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| Powertrain | Engine / motor | Power | Drivetrain | Explore & compare |
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| 300 sl roadster ↗4-speed manual · 1957–1963 | Gasoline · 2996.0 L · 215 hp | 215 hp | Rear-wheel drive |
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The original 300 SL Roadster replaced the gullwing coupe and brought the SL name into open-top production in 1957. It used the W198 chassis and remained one of Mercedes-Benz’s most celebrated postwar sports cars. The model was sold in the United States.
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