Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was revived in the Netherlands on a modern platform (11 photos)

The Dutch coachbuilder Saoutchik has unveiled the first production model of a roadster as part of a project to reimagine the iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SL in a modern way. The project was announced last fall, but since then the first Saoutchik model has been renamed from 300GT to Torpedo S. In addition, at the Top Marques Monaqo event, where the car was shown, its first technical specifications were announced. Only 15 roadsters will be assembled.





The appearance of the Saoutchik Torpedo S was created under the supervision of the Dutch designer of Turkish origin Ugur Sahin. The appearance of the new model is said to be a meticulous and respectful reinterpretation of the classic 300 SL. The word Torpedo in the name of the roadster refers to the horizontal window line connecting the front fenders with the trunk.

All body panels are made of carbon. The roadster has in common with the original, for example, the convex front arches, round front lights, characteristic "gills" on the sides and the design of the stern. At the same time, the filling of the Torpedo S is completely modern, since it is based on the Mercedes-AMG GT platform. This is also clearly visible in the interior architecture, which has remained virtually unchanged.

The developers promised to equip the Torpedo S with a turbocharged V8 with a power output of 625 horsepower, with which the 1,450-kilogram roadster will be able to accelerate to 100 km/ h in 3.2 seconds with a maximum speed of 325 km/ h. The origin of the engine is not specified, but most likely, this is a modified standard unit.

The assembly of the roadsters will be entrusted to the Pogea Racing company, which specializes in creating restomods and tuning German premium cars. The initiators of the project plan to spend 8 months on the construction of each copy, including because of the widest personalization options. Officially, the price of the Saoutchik Torpedo S is not named, unofficially it starts from 1.75 million dollars.











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