This article details the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 driven to a class win and second overall at the 1971 24 Hours of Spa, and how it laid the groundwork for what was to come from AMG for the next ...

The AMG racing saloon was technically based on the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3. With an engine output of 184 kW (250 hp) at 4000 rpm and a top speed of 220 km/h, this luxury saloon was Germany’s ...

Leading up to the introduction of the new twin-turbo V8-powered S63 this September, Mercedes has decided to compare the new model with one of the AMG race cars that started it all – the 1971 300 ...

Mass will be driving a 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK (W06), while Wendlinger will manhandle a 1971 AMG 300 SEL 6.8, affectionately known as the “Red Pig”, even though the Mercedes-Benz press release ...

Driven by Hans Heyer and Clemens Schikentanz to a class win in 1971, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG performed well enough to finish second overall at the legendary race. Defeating much lighter ...

The best car at the 2019 Legends of the Autobahn was the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL AMG, aka Silber Sau. I know because I drove it onto the Pasadera golf course myself. The Silber Sau (silver pig) is a ...

The SLS AMG GT3 is being entered by the private team Black Falcon, and boasts a red paint finish, the start number 35 and the sponsor stickers bared by the 300 SEL 6.8 AMG in 1971.

Son's Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Pays Homage to Dad's Historic 300 SEL AMG. Erick Ayapana Writer Jul 26, 2011. See All 13 Photos. See All 13 Photos.

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport unveiled a special edition car, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG which secured second place overall in the 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps.

Forty years after Mercedes took home an historic 2nd place finish at the 24 Hours of Spa, the German automaker will look to recreate history with a new SLS AMG GT3 race car styled after the 300 ...

This article details the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 driven to a class win and second overall at the 1971 24 Hours of Spa, and how it laid the groundwork for what was to come from AMG for the next ...