- Edition 1:87 Collection
- Diecast & Plastic parts
- Measures approximately: 2.0” L x 0.75” W x 0.5” H
- Box dimensions: 3.7” L x 1.4” W x 1.9” H
- Recommended for 14 years and above.
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (chassis code W 198) is a two-seat sports car that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1954 to 1957 as a gullwinged coupé and from 1957 to 1963 as a roadster. The 300 SL traces its origins to the company's 1952 racing car, the W194, and was equipped with a mechanical direct fuel injection system that significantly increased the power output of its three-liter overhead camshaft straight-six engine.
The designation "SL" is an abbreviation of the German term "super-leicht," meaning "super-light," a reference to the car's racing-bred lightweight construction. The 300 SL was introduced to the American market at the suggestion of Max Hoffman, Mercedes-Benz's United States importer at the time, who recognized the potential demand for a high-performance sports car among American buyers. The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL remains a highly sought-after classic car and is celebrated for its performance, design, and technological advancements.
This 1/87 scale Schuco is a replica miniature model of this Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. This model is the perfect choice for model railways enthusiasts, diorama makers and model car collectors.
