Italeri 3612 1/16 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing

Model Kit

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was produced in 1954 by the German car manufacturer and it’s a masterpiece on four-wheels for design, elegance and luxury. The 300 SL, where the acronym stands for Sport Leicht, (Sport Light), adopted innovative solutions for the time. The Mercedes 2 door coupe had a tubular frame, a front 2.996 cc longitudinal engine connected to a 4-speed transmission and the rear drive. The maximum speed of 300 SL was 260 Km/h (162 mph). The real strength of the car, however, was in its innovative design and the adoption of the characteristic and eye-catching Gull-wing doors. Even today the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is an icon of design and style of the period ant it is a real icon for collectors and fans.

FEATURES:

• Scale 1/16
• Skill level: 4
• Model Dimensions: 28.6 cm
• Fully detailed interiors
• Fully detailed engine
• Steerable wheels
• Rubber tires
• Openable doors
• Openable hood and trunk
• Chromed parts