These are standard specifications for the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1958 - 1962 |
| Price : | $10,420-$13,700 |
| Weight : | 4410 lbs | 2000.342 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1951 Frankfurt Auto Show |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 105 mph | 168.945 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 180.00 SAE @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 192 Ft-Lbs (260 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 Solex carburetors | |
4 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1959 : | 108,440 |
| 300D Production (1958-1962) : | 11,430 |
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D | |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Sedan
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.3 in | 5189 mm. |
| Width : | 73.2 in | 1860 mm. |
| Height : | 63.5 in | 1613 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.2 in | 1504 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $13,700 |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.3 in | 5189 mm. |
| Width : | 73.2 in | 1860 mm. |
| Height : | 63.5 in | 1613 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 59.2 in | 1504 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs Rear : Swing axles with coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.60x15 |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D?
Q: How fast is the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D has a top speed of 105 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D has a length of 204.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D has a width of 73.24 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D cost when new?A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D cost approximately $10,420 to $13,700 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D have? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D had 7.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1959? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 108,440 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 300D were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 11,430 examples of the 300D from 1958 to 1962.Q: What engine did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 180.00 SAE @ 5500 RPM and 192 Ft-Lbs (260 NM) @ 4500 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D have? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300D had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.