1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Aluminum body on tubular spaceframe |
| Production Years for Series | 1954 - 1957 |
| Price | $7,460.00 |
| Weight | 2885 lbs | 1308.6 kg |
| Introduced At | 1954 New York Auto Show |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 1980405500229 |
| Engine Number | 1989805500246 |
| Chassis Number | 1980405500409 |
| Chassis Number | 1980405500503 |
| Chassis Number | 4500016 |
| Chassis Number | GW1006 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 8.8 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 135 mph | 217.2 km/h |
| Engine [Optional Engines] | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Solid valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 2996.00 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3 L. |
| Horsepower | 215.00 BHP (158.2 KW) @ 5800.00 RPM |
| Torque | 206.00 Ft-Lbs (279.3 NM) @ 4600.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 13.4 LB / HP |
| HP / Liter | 71.7 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 8.55:1 |
| Main Bearings | 7 |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
| Head | Aluminum |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Manual |
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