1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe Specifications

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe Specifications - Specs

engine Type M 196 S, Twin Spark Inline-8 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
position Front Longitudinal, 53 Degree Inclination To The Right
aspiration Natural
valvetrain DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl w/Desmodromic Valve Gear
fuel feed Mechanically Controlled Petrol Direct Injection
displacement 2982 cc / 182.0 cu in
bore 78 mm / 3.07 in
stroke 78 mm / 3.07 in
compression 9.0:1
power 231.2 kw / 310.0 bhp @ 7400 rpm
hp per litre 103.96 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 277.53 bhp per weight
torque 317 nm / 233.8 ft lbs @ 5950 rpm
redline 7800
drive wheels RWD
body / frame Elektron Body over Steel Tubular Space Frame
front brakes Inboard Duplex Drum Brakes w/Power Assist
f brake size 350 mm / 13.8 in
rear brakes Inboard Duplex Drum Brakes w/Power Assist
r brake size 275 mm / 10.8 in
front wheels F 40.6 x 15.2 cm / 16.0 x 6.0 in
rear wheels R 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in
front tire size 6.00x16
rear tire size 7.00x16
steering Worm & Sector
f suspension Double Wishbones w/Torsion Bar Springs, Telescopic Shock Absrobers, 
r suspension Swing Axles w/Longitudinal Torsion Bar Springs, Telescopic Shock Absrobers
weight 1117 kg / 2463 lbs
wheelbase 2370 mm / 93.3 in
front track 1330 mm / 52.4 in
rear track 1380 mm / 54.3 in
length 4350 mm / 171.3 in
width 1750 mm / 68.9 in
height 1210 mm / 47.6 in
transmission Rear Mounted 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.67:1, 1.75:1, 1.43:1, 1.07:1, 0.83:1
final drive 2.222:1
top speed 284 kph / 176.5 mph