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 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.
- 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
Aantal onderdelen; 124.
Afmeting:
- Lang; 180 mm.
Revell verf: 90 / 91 / 99 / 301 / 302 / 330.
