The Coupe version of the 300 SL model has a 2996 cc (182.8 ci) 12 valve Straight 6 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.
This particular Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Coupe has a 4 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.
The 300 SL's 2996 cc (182.8 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5800 rpm.
The Mercedes 300 SL produces torque measuring 203 lb-ft (275.2 Nm) @ 4600 rpm.
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.
The Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Coupe - [1954] has a top speed of 146 mph (234.9 kph)
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.
BMW 5 Series M550d xDrive F10
Engine: Turbo Diesel | 2993cc 24v St6
Top Speed: 155 mph
0-60mph: 4.50 seconds
Jaguar X Type 3.0 V6 Sport
Engine: Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 2968cc 24v V6
Top Speed: 234.9 kph
0-100kph: 6.8 seconds