1952 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Specifications

1952 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Specifications - Specs

engine M194 Inline-6
position Front Longitudinal, 50 Degree Inclination To The Left
valvetrain SOHC w/2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed 3 Solex Downdraft Carburetors
displacement 2996 cc / 182.8 cu in
bore 85 mm / 3.35 in
stroke 88 mm / 3.46 in
compression 8.0:1
power 130.5 kw / 175.0 bhp @ 5200 rpm
hp per litre 58.41 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 201.15 bhp per weight
drive wheels RWD
body / frame Aluminum Body over Tubular Space Frame
front brakes Alloy Drums w/Hydraulic Assist
rear brakes Alloy Drums w/Hydraulic Assist
front tire size 6.7x15
rear tire size 6.7x15
steering Recirculatin Ball
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar, Telescopic Shock Aborbers
r suspension Swing Axle w/Coil Springs, Telescopic Shock Absorbers, ?
weight 870 kg / 1918 lbs
wheelbase 2400 mm / 94.5 in
front track 1381 mm / 54.4 in
rear track 1445 mm / 56.9 in
length 4220 mm / 166.1 in
width 1790 mm / 70.5 in
height 1265 mm / 49.8 in
transmission 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.33:1, 2.12:1, 1.50:1, 1.00:1
top speed 240 kph / 149.1 mph