The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is considered by many to be the first supercar. The coupe version with the gullwing doors was produced from 1954 to 1957 and the roadster from 1957 to 1963, with 1400 and 1858 units of each made, respectively. The iconic 1950s Mercedes-Benz classic is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six with 212-240 horses and 202-216 foot-pounds. It can launch from 0 to 60 in nine seconds, onto a top speed of 165 mph. When this vehicle was new, it was the fastest car in the world (this can be said about quite a few supercars). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed stick shift. The 300 SL is also the first vehicle to have direct fuel injection. It handles better and drives more comfortably than most 1950s cars. The SLS AMG built from 2011 to 2014, which has been featured on this site in the past, is the spiritual successor to the 300 SL. Examples of the 300 SL that go up for sale today can fetch anywhere between $1 million and $5 million. To sum things up, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is amazing and one of the best and most beautiful cars of the 50s.
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