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Flat out in a Mercedes Benz 300SL

Submitted by on January 21, 2015

Mercedes Benz 300SLSit back and come for a blast through the Langwies Arosa aboard the beautiful 1955 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe. Daniel Müller and the S.H.R.T Swiss Historic Racing Team Mercedes Benz 300SL sure know how to turn it up! Relax and enjoy the madness that is an authentic 1955 Gullwing Coupe screaming through the forest.

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The car retains the original three-liter engine, which is now producing around 215 horsepower. For this run the car was fitted with tiny 225/50/R16 street legal tyres, whilst a four speed transmission, 3.89:1 final drive, and old fashioned driver bravery made up a the rest.

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