The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (W 196 S) is a two-seat sports racing car that took part in the 1955 World Sportscar Championship before a catastrophic crash and fire at Le Mans later that year ended its domination prematurely.

The Mercedes‑Benz 300 SLR Coupé, which was to gain renown the world over as the Uhlenhaut Coupé. Serving as the head of passenger car development at Mercedes‑Benz which included the racing division, Uhlenhaut was also the father of the 300 SL and the W 196 R “Silver Arrows”.

May 19, 2022 · The automaker has confirmed that it has sold one of its two incredibly rare 300SLR Uhlenhaut coupes to a private collector for a whopping $143 million (135 million euros) at a private auction...

Mar 31, 2025 · The 300 SLR was just as dominant in the WSC as its W196 sibling was in Formula 1. While it won three of the six races on the calendar and brought Mercedes-Benz the title, the SLR was also involved ...

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May 22, 2015 · There, Stirling Moss and co-driver Denis Jenkinson, behind the wheel of 300 SLR chassis 0004/55, would deliver an unforgettable victory for Mercedes-Benz, setting the stage for World Sportscar Championship domination by the German squad in a season forever marred by the tragedy at Le Mans.

Aug 6, 2020 · It is the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, the factory-raced sports car that won the World Championship for Constructors in 1955, with victories in the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio, and Tourist Trophy....

The 300SLR was powered by a 3.0L inline eight engine that generated 272hp, with this power driving the rear wheels through a 5 speed manual transaxle. As one of the rarest, and most sought after collector cars in the world, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR holds a unique place in the automotive community.

May 20, 2022 · When we first heard rumor that Mercedes-Benz had parted with one of the 300 SLR coupe for a record price, we asked Karl Ludvigsen, who literally wrote the book on Silver Arrows, what made it so special. First, he said, “Holy mackerel! That’s the holy grail!” Then he …

Dec 11, 2024 · The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR is a 2-seater sports racing car that participated in the 1955 World Sports Car Championship before a disastrous crash at Le Mans in the same year. The SLR car designation stands for Sport, Leicht, Rennen (sport, lightweight and racing version).