Mercedes 300SL: When Race Engineering Meets Luxury

23/11/2024 12 min Episodio 7
Mercedes 300SL: When Race Engineering Meets Luxury

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The episode delves into the development of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL, the first production car with fuel injection and iconic gull-wing doors. We explore its origins in Mercedes' return to racing after WWII, the engineering challenges of adapting race technology for road use, and the crucial role of Max Hoffman in bringing the car to America. Special attention is paid to the innovative space frame chassis and the technical complexities of the mechanical fuel injection system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.