Mercedes-Benz Museum: The Road Cars Published on November 27, 2017 in Galleries by Michel Deslauriers Photo: Michel Deslauriers 1964 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL. Said to be the world’s first sports car with a sturdy passenger cell and crumple zones. Also known as the Pagoda. Engine: six cylinder Displacement: 2306 cc Output: 150 hp (110 kW) Top speed: 200 km/h