Oldest existing 300 SL restoration at the Classic Center

Extensive restoration of the oldest existing 300 SL

at the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center.

The roots of the SL-Class lie in motor racing: in the early 1950s, Mercedes-Benz developed the 300 SL W 194 series racing car. It was a unique blend of three ingredients: lightweight construction, aerodynamics and reliability. The original SL was presented to the stunned press on 12 March 1952 on the motorway between Stuttgart and Heilbronn – a surprise coup absolutely in line with the later great sports successes of the W 194. Because the 1952 racing season was exceptionally successful for Mercedes-Benz.

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New Mercedes Fintail at the Nürburgring

Premiere of new ‘Fintail’ from Mercedes-Benz Classic at the Nürburgring.

A ‘Fintail’ based on the Mercedes-Benz 220 SE model (W 111 series) will compete in the season final of the long-distance cup organised by Fahrergemeinschaft Historischer Rennsport e.V. (FHR) on 22 and 23 October 2011 at the Nürburgring. Its participation in this race reflects the commitment of Mercedes-Benz Classic to upholding the traditions of the brand, which itself has a remarkable history in motor racing, and encouraging private drivers to take part in historical motorsport events.

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Mercedes-Benz Classic at the Eifelrennen Nürburgring

Mercedes-Benz Classic celebrates the brand’s motor racing history

at the ADAC Eifelrennen.

The glittering motorsport history of the Mercedes-Benz brand is a big focus of Mercedes-Benz Classic. Participation in the ADAC Eifelrennen at the Nürburgring is one of the ways it is honouring this heritage: from 9 to 11 September 2011, drivers and fans will be joining together to celebrate a festival of historical motor racing, which is now in its fourth year in this format.

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2011 DTM sixth race at the Nürburgring

Jamie Green second on the grid at the Nürburgring.

Jamie Green (AMG Mercedes C-Class) was the fastest-qualifying Mercedes-Benz driver, and will start Sunday’s sixth race of the 2011 DTM season at the Nürburgring (start: 14:00, live on ARD from 13:45) in second place on the grid. At the end of the qualifying session, the Brit scored an individual lap time of 1:35.246 minutes.

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Bruno Spengler: first winner of the 2011 DTM

30th ‘home victory’ at Hockenheim for Mercedes-Benz:

Bruno Spengler wins as Ralf Schumacher claims first DTM podium

A successful weekend for Mercedes-Benz: In addition to the hat trick for Bruno Spengler at Hockenheim (pole position, race win and fastest lap of the race), all three victories in the Formula 3 Euro Series went to drivers of Mercedes-Benz powered cars – two to Roberto Merhi and one to Daniel Juncadella. To cap it, the SLS AMG GT3 won the VLN (German endurance championship) race at the Nürburgring.

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