Vision SLR - Vision SLR: the Silver Arrow of tomorrow
Gull-wing doors: Large angle of opening for ease of entry
The most distinctive an well-known characteristic of the legendary SL of 1954 and the SLR coupé of 1955 is used in the GT study in a modern interpretation: the gull-wing doors. They are no longer attached to the roof, but to the front roof pillars and swing forward at an angle of 75 degrees thanks to modern hinge technology. This means a larger opening so that the driver and passenger can comfortably get in and out.
- Archive number: A98F7129
- Caption: Vision SLR: the Silver Arrow of tomorrow
Gull-wing doors: Large angle of opening for ease of entry
The most distinctive an well-known characteristic of the legendary SL of 1954 and the SLR coupé of 1955 is used in the GT study in a modern interpretation: the gull-wing doors. They are no longer attached to the roof, but to the front roof pillars and swing forward at an angle of 75 degrees thanks to modern hinge technology. This means a larger opening so that the driver and passenger can comfortably get in and out. - Info: Pressemappe 1999
