2009 Essen Show: Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 'Dragstar'
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2009 Essen Show: Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 'Dragstar'


One of the most eye-catching vehicles to go on display at this week's 2009 Essen Motor Show is the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 'Dragstar'. Inspired from the classic 1956 Mercedes sports car, the dragster was built in Switzerland and is driven by Stefan Winter. It features a fibreglass body and a 6.9-liter engine that produces 1,050bhp with power transferred to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic gearbox.

According to it owner, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 'Dragstar' covers the quarter mile in 8.10 seconds reaching a top speed of 267 km/h (166 mph) while doing so.









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