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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Coupe Specs

22 October 2008 16:56:14

General Specifications
Price:	$7 463 USD
Engine Specifications
Engine Specifications:	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
Specific output:	80.11 bhp per litre
Torque:	294.2 nm / 217.0 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm
Chassis & body
Body/Frame:	Sheet Steel Body over Steel Space Frame
Driven wheels:	RWD
Front tires:	6.50-15
Rear tires:	6.50-15
Front brakes:	Finned Drums w/ Vacuum Assist
Front brake size:	260 mm / 10.2 in
Rear brakes:	Finned Drums w/ Vacuum Assist
Rear 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
Steering:	Recirculating Ball
Front suspension:	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Telescopic Dampers
Rear suspension:	Half Axles w/Coil Springs over Telescopic Dampers
Drivetrain
Transmission:	4-Speed Manual
Gear ratios:	3.34:1, 1.97:1, 1.39:1, 1.00:1
Final drive:	3.64:1
Car dimensions
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
Speed performance
Car 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

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