Figures & Specs: Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Coupe - [1954]

Mercedes 300 SL Engine & Transmission | Figures & Specs.

Mercedes 300 SL Engine:

The Coupe version of the 300 SL model has a 2996 cc (182.8 ci) 12 valve Straight 6 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

Mercedes 300 SL Transmission:

This particular Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Coupe has a 4 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

Mercedes 300 SL Power & Torque | Figures & Specs.

Mercedes 300 SL Power:

The 300 SL's 2996 cc (182.8 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5800 rpm.

Mercedes 300 SL Torque:

The Mercedes 300 SL produces torque measuring 203 lb-ft (275.2 Nm) @ 4600 rpm.

Mercedes 300 SL Power to Weight:

The 300 SL weighs around 1295 kg (2854 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 166.0 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 156.7 lb-ft of torque per ton.

Mercedes 300 SL Top Speed & Acceleration Performance | Figures & Specs.

Mercedes 300 SL Top Speed:

The Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Coupe - [1954] has a top speed of 146 mph (234.9 kph)

Mercedes 300 SL Acceleration:

This 300 SL accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 7.00 seconds or 0-100kph in 7.2s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.38 seconds with a trap speed of 91.8 mph.

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