Sentences with phrase «by gullwing»

A further highlight is provided by the gullwing doors, a hallmark Mercedes design element which has been brought up to date.

Highlighted by gullwing doors and a mid-engine layout, the De Tomaso Mangusta was produced between 1967 and 1971 with a Ford 289 or 302 underhood.

The ease of entry and exit provided by the gullwing doors, the ample and internally accessible luggage space, the almost taxi - tight turning circle and a full - sized spare wheel confirm that the thrust of the design is all about making the Fighter a practical day - to - day proposition.

Not exact matches

The new - age gullwing supercar has been fettled by the famed tuning house, and with some pretty handsome results.

The SLS AMG, which debuted in 2010 in both gullwing coupe and conventional convertible form, was the first car designed and developed from the ground up by AMG.

We don't know whether the chairman of the board actually inspected the gullwing home of his pet motor in person, but he did attend the show, and despite rumors to the contrary, allegedly pedaled by a high - ranking insider, Ferdinand Piech, now aged 76, is on the record for being determined to hang on until his contract expires in late 2017.

Non-car people may not know the SLS AMG by name, but they come alive the moment you mention the word «gullwing» — or, better yet, you actually use the door in their presence.

Aesthetically, the SLS AMG was inspired by the original Mercedes - Benz gullwing sports car, the 300SL, which debuted in 1954 and laid the foundation for the company's tradition of flagship two - seaters.

At very high velocities, the Gullwing needs fewer corrections to maintain a steady line, but it is more easily irritated by long undulations and sharp expansion joints.

In the main auction room where the sale will take place, a ’55 Mercedes - Benz 300SL «Gullwing» waits patiently for a new owner, while the black 1972 300SEL 6.3 once owned by Steve McQueen broods.

For that money you'll get the first road - going Mercedes ever to be entirely structured and panelled in aluminium, and a car blatantly inspired by the look of the original Gullwing, the first 300SL.

A «gullwing red» leather option, inspired by the original 300 SL gullwing, is added.

That is obvious from the moment you draw the SLS's gullwing door closed with a big heave from overhead, press the starter button on the center console, draw the paddle shift on the steering wheel forward to select first gear and accelerate hard out of the pit lane, followed by the blare of an angry exhaust.

And, those gullwing doors, by the way, make ingress and egress from the rear nice and easy.

Massive tires, airplane - style seats (that we first thought were props, but have since migrated to the production Lincoln Continental) and full - length gullwing doors that make the items on the Tesla Model X seem almost Mickey Mouse by comparison all lead to a luxury SUV concept of the highest order.

Critical Knowledge: All - new Mercedes - Benz flagship modelInspired by the 1954 Mercedes - Benz 300SL «Gullwing «Automaker's first all - aluminum «spaceframe» designUnique roof - hinged doors563 - hp, 6.2 - liter V - 8 engine7 - speed DCT dual - clutch automatic transmissionTop speed of 195 mph (manufacturer's claim) Assembled in GermanyArrives in the spring of 2010IntroductionThe all - new 2011 Mercedes - Benz SLS AMG was directly inspired by the 1954 Mercedes - Benz 300SL «Gullwing» coupe - aptly named for its roof - hinged doors which opened like the flying wings of a gull.

Things like the W - 15 Workhorse Electric truck concept and the gullwing - door Lincoln Navigator concept were constructed by the Michigan - based company.

It's a mid-engine kei car with a turbocharged three - cylinder engine and gullwing doors, built by the same man behind the Miata.

Inspired by the F 800 SRV, SLS «Gullwing» and the 2008 ConceptFASCINATION the «four - door Coupé CLS» is set to make its public debut at the 2010 Beijing Auto Show.

Prop open the R8's doors (no gullwing or scissor hinges here) and you're greeted by the definition of refinement.

Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro during his Ghia days, the Mangusta was quite a sight in 1967: it featured concept car elements such as the extravagant gullwing doors that provided access to the luggage compartment and the 306 hp 4.7 - liter Ford V8 engine (233 hp 5.0 - liter Ford V8 for North America).

It features functional custom exhaust, gullwing doors, new front fascia and bumpers inspired by Focus RS, and custom 20» wheels.

Also brand new for the Mercedes - AMG GT R are the lighweight alloy wheels, modified brakes, suspension and steering ratio and last, but not the least, the huge fixed rear wing accompanied by an exclusive aero kit and front grille which pays homage to the W194 300SL Gullwing race car from 1954.

On the Thursday (13 August), Sir Stirling Moss will open the field for the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance in a Mercedes - Benz 300 SL «Gullwing» (W 198)-- chauffeured by an equally famous racing driver: Jochen Mass..

The future Gullwing will be powered by a 6.3 - litre V8 engine mated to the new Sportshift box.

The car is the first Mercedes automobile designed in - house by AMG and is described by Mercedes - Benz as a spiritual successor to the Mercedes - Benz 300SL Gullwing.

The R230 (2002 — 2011) and the R231 (2012 — present) have air inlets in the front fenders which are inspired by the 300 SL Gullwing.

The spectacular gullwing model was followed in 2011 by the SLS AMG Roadster and thecustomer - sport racing model, the SLS AMG GT3.

The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance proceedings been opened by Sir Stirling Moss himself chauffeured in a Mercedes - Benz 300 SL Gullwing W198 by the equally famous racer Jochen Mass, winner of the 1989 edition of the Le Mans 24 - hours race.

The new - generation SL caps a glorious history of Mercedes sports cars, which began in 1954 with the introduction of the legendary 300 SL «Gullwing», followed in 1957 by the launch of the first SL Roadster.

Explains the artist, «This beautiful Mercedes Gullwing was brought to the Pebble Beach [Concours] in 2011 by Mr. and Mrs. Shacklett.