These are standard specifications for the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 198.0406500294
Engine # 198.0406500290
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Chassis # 1980406500233
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Chassis # 1980406500278
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Chassis # 198.040.6500037
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Chassis # 198.040.6500052
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Chassis # 198.040.5500646
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Chassis # 198043-6500015
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Chassis # 198.040.6500214
Engine # 198.980.6500178
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel/Aluminum body on tubular space frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1957 |
| Price : | $7,300 |
| Weight : | 3005 lbs | 1363.045 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1954 New York Auto Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 245 km/h | 152.268 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 240.00 SAE @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque : | 206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.55:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Bosch electronic port fuel injection | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1956 : | 69,601 |
| Total 1956 300 SL production : | 308 |
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 308 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 198.0406500294
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Chassis # 1980406500233
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Chassis # 1980406500278
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Chassis # 198.040.6500037
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Chassis # 198.040.6500052
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Chassis # 198.040.5500646
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Chassis # 198043-6500015
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 178.0 in | 4521 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 51.4 in | 1306 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.5 in | 1384 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs Rear : Swing axles with coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 6.50x15 Rear : 6.70x15 |
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 SL FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL?
Q: How fast is the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a top speed of 245 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a length of 178.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL cost when new?A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a base price of approximately $7,300 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had Front : 6.50x15
Rear : 6.70x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1956? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 69,601 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 300 SLs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 308 examples of the 300 SL in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 240.00 SAE @ 6100 RPM and 206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL?
How many 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL were produced?
How powerful was the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? Was the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL popular? Was the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL?
Q: How fast is the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a top speed of 245 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a length of 178.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL cost when new?A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a base price of approximately $7,300 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had Front : 6.50x15Rear : 6.70x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1956? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 69,601 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 300 SLs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 308 examples of the 300 SL in 1956.Q: What engine did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 240.00 SAE @ 6100 RPM and 206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
