These are standard specifications for the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 188.014.6500116
Engine # 199.980.6500120
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Chassis # 188.013.6500077
Engine # 199.980.6500077
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Chassis # 188.013.6500133
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Chassis # 188015.5500016
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Chassis # A188014A6S00034
Chassis # 1880146500134
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Chassis # 6500034
Engine # A1880145500024
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Chassis # 188.014.5500029
Engine # 199.980.5500002
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Chassis # 188.014.6500070
Engine # 199.980.6500068
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1958 |
| Introduced At : | 1955 Paris Motorshow |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 188 Ft-Lbs (255 NM) @ 4300 RPM |
| Compression : | 8.55:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1956 : | 69,601 |
| 300SC Production (1955-1958) : | 200 |
| : | 49 cabriolets, 53 roadsters, and 98 coupes |
| Total 1956 300 SC production : | 145 |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC | |
Dimension(s)
Cabriolet
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| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.0 in | 4699 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.0 in | 4699 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.0 in | 4699 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # A188014A6S00034
Chassis # 1880146500134
Engine # 199158814
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Chassis # 6500034
Engine # A1880145500024
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Chassis # 188.014.5500029
Engine # 199.980.5500002
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Chassis # 188.014.5500027
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.0 in | 4699 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| 4-wheel independent suspension with coil springs and tubular shock absorbers | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.60 x 15 |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC has a length of 185.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC has a width of 72.40 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Roadster, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC have? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC had 7.60 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1956? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 69,601 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 300SC were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 200 examples of the 300SC from 1955 to 1958.Q: How many 1956 300 SCs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 145 examples of the 300 SC in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 188 Ft-Lbs (255 NM) @ 4300 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC have? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SC had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.