Mercedes Benz 300SEL & SSK
Name/Title
Mercedes Benz 300SEL & SSKEntry/Object ID
2025.7.99Scope and Content
This poster displays a Mercedes Benz 300SEL in the foreground, a full‑size luxury sedan with nearly 300 horsepower, air suspension, and a refined interior. Its powerful 6.3 M100 V8 motor delivered sports‑car performance in, earning a reputation as a machine capable of surprising contemporary muscle cars. In the background is a Mercedes Benz SSK, one of the most iconic performance cars of the pre‑war era, designed under Ferdinand Porsche as the short‑wheelbase “Super Sport Kurz” evolution of the earlier Mercedes S and SS models. Powered by a massive 7.1‑liter supercharged inline‑six, the SSK delivered extraordinary performance for its time, especially when its Roots‑type supercharger engaged, producing up to 200 hp in racing trim. Despite the contrast in the design standpoints, this photo is representative of Mercedes Benz's pedigree in the production of automobiles that are both luxurious and formidable.Collection
Dr. Frederick A. Simeone Founder CollectionCategory
Posters, Mercedes-Benz Group AG