Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster

W198

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.

1957–1963 W198 U.S. market
Production 1957–1963
Body code W198
Body styles Roadster
Modifications 1
Modification Engine Power Transmission Drive Years  
300 sl roadster
1957–1963
Gasoline · 2996.0 L · 215 hp 4-speed manual Rear-wheel drive 215 1957–1963 View details