Mercedes-Benz 300SL - among the fastest cars ever made

[Ace]

There are many vintage car lovers out there, but few of them prefer the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. At least that's my impression, I might be wrong. Anyway... 

 

Do you know this model, built in the 1950's, is still on the list if the fastest cars ever made? Just thought I'd share this with all you car enthusiasts! 

 

It's a 3.0 liter overhead cam straight 6 cylinder mated with 4 speed manual that can get close to 260 km/h. For its time, that was history being written right then and there! 

[mark]

Woah, 260km/h speed in 1950's must be rocket fast. Did they have capable roads for testing at that time...?

 

Nice touch of history, Ace.

[Rosanna]

I read Ace's post and was skeptic, such a speed in the 1950's seems impossible! So I checked it out (no offence, Ace!) and apparently they DID invent this really fast car! This is ..just.. wow! I too wonder about the roads now haha