Iconic cars from Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is known as a brand that symbolizes luxury, high quality and reliability. Throughout its history, this company has presented the world with many iconic models that have become icons of the auto industry. Here are some outstanding examples:
- Mercedes-Benz SSK, an elite sports car from 1928 that won many races and set speed records.
- The Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen, a car of the future designed to break speed records. Rudolf Caracciola, a German racing driver, reached a speed of 432.7 km/h on the Autobahn in 1938.
- The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL “Gullwing”, produced from 1955 to 1963, became a legend thanks to its powerful 215 hp engine and its ability to reach a top speed of 224 km/h.
- Mercedes-Benz W100 600, an exclusive limousine that rivaled Bentley, Cadillac and Rolls-Royce. Due to the 250-horsepower engine could reach speeds of up to 120 km/h.
- Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class, which laid the foundation for a series of sedans S-Class, produced from 1972 to 1980. Models in this lineup stood out for their advanced independent suspension, disc brakes and emphasis on safety.