General Info |
| Year: |
1955 |
|
| Make: |
Mercedes-Benz |
|
| Model: |
300 SL Coupe |
|
Engine |
| Position: |
Front Longitudinal |
Configuration: |
Water Cooled, Inline-6 |
| Valvetrain: |
SOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl |
Displacement: |
183 ci / 2996 cc |
| Power: |
240 bhp / 179 kw |
Torque: |
294 nm / 217 ft lbs |
| Gear Type: |
4-Speed Manual |
|
Specifications |
| Drive Wheels: |
RWD |
Curb Weight: |
1293 kg / 2,851 lbs |
| Length: |
4217 mm / 166.02 in |
Width: |
1778 mm / 70.00 in |
| Height: |
1300 mm / 51.18 in |
Wheelbase: |
2400 |
| Steering: |
Recirculating Ball |
Front Brakes: |
Finned Drums w/ Vacuum Assist |
| Rear Brakes: |
Finned Drums w/ Vacuum Assist |
Front Wheel: |
15.0 x 5.0 in |
| Rear Wheel: |
15.0 x 5.0 in |
Front Tyres: |
6.50-15 |
| Rear Tyres: |
6.50-15 |
Front Suspension: |
Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Telescopic Dampers |
| Rear Suspension: |
Half Axles w/Coil Springs over Telescopic Dampers |
|
Performance |
| Top Speed: |
146 mph / 235 kph |
0-60 MPH / 0-100 KPH: |
8.5 seconds |
| 0-100 MPH / 0-160 KPH: |
19 seconds |
0.25 Mile / 0.40 Kilometer: |
0 seconds |
