1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe Specifications

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe Specifications - Specs

price $7 463 USD
engine Water Cooled, Inline-6
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain SOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement 2996 cc / 182.8 cu in
bore 85.0 mm / 3.35 in
stroke 88.0 mm / 3.46 in
compression 8.55:1
power 179.0 kw / 240.0 bhp @ 6100 rpm
hp per litre 80.11 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 
torque 294.2 nm / 217.0 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm
drive wheels RWD
body / frame Sheet Steel Body over Steel Space Frame
front brakes Finned Drums w/ Vacuum Assist
f brake size 260 mm / 10.2 in
rear brakes Finned Drums w/ Vacuum Assist
r brake size 260 mm / 10.2 in
front wheels F 38.1 x 12.7 cm / 15.0 x 5.0 in
rear wheels R 38.1 x 12.7 cm / 15.0 x 5.0 in
front tire size 6.50-15
rear tire size 6.50-15
steering Recirculating Ball
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Telescopic Dampers
r suspension Half Axles w/Coil Springs over Telescopic Dampers
weight 1293 kg / 2851 lbs
wheelbase 2400 mm / 94.5 in
front track 1384 mm / 54.5 in
rear track 1435 mm / 56.5 in
length 4217 mm / 166.0 in
width 1778 mm / 70.0 in
height 1300 mm / 51.2 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.34:1, 1.97:1, 1.39:1, 1.00:1
final drive 3.64:1
top speed 235.0 kph / 146.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 8.5 seconds
0 - 100 mph 19.0 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 16.0 seconds