8:05Sir Stirling Moss and this Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Remain Unbeaten
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
1950sTop Speed Run
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR — Top Speed Run Clips
Rare top speed run footage of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.
About Top Speed Run Footage
Top speed run footage documents humanity's obsession with going as fast as possible — from Autobahn blasts in modified sedans to record attempts on dried lake beds and closed runways. These clips combine engineering achievement with genuine danger, capturing the moment when aerodynamic forces become the dominant factor and the car transforms into something between an automobile and an aircraft. Whether it's a Bugatti Chiron chasing 300 mph or a tuned Supra hitting its top speed on a German highway, these videos are among the most exhilarating content in the archive.
About Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
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 car was designated "SL-R", which was later condensed to "SLR". Technically, the W 196 S is based on the W 196 R, but has a slightly different engine, displacing 3 litres.
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