These are standard specifications for the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
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Chassis # 198.042.7500487
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Chassis # 198.042-75-00115
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Chassis # 198.042.7500414
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Chassis # 19804275 000 151
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Chassis # 198.042.7500569
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Chassis # 198.042.7500666
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Chassis # 198.042.7500299
Engine # 198.9823/0000107
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Chassis # 198.042.7500107
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Chassis # 198.042.7500603
Engine # 198.980.7500567
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Chassis # 198.042.7500094
Engine # 198.980.7500108
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Chassis # 198.042.7500038
Engine # 198.980.7500036
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Chassis # 189.010.7500563
Engine # 198.980.8500255
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Chassis # 1980427 500116
Engine # 1989807 500115
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Chassis # 198.040.7500033
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Chassis # 198.040.7500077
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Tubular space frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1957 |
| Price : | $7,300 |
| Weight : | 3050 lbs | 1383.457 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1954 New York Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.55:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Straight 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 |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1957 : | 80,899 |
| Total 1957 300SL production : | 688 |
| 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 70 |
| Rallye Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 618 |
Dimension(s)
Rallye Roadster
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Chassis # 198.042.7500487
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Chassis # 198.042-75-00115
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Chassis # 198.042.7500414
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Chassis # 19804275 000 151
Chassis # 198.042.75.00195
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Chassis # 198.042.7500568
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Chassis # 198.042.7500081
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Chassis # 198.042.7500569
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Chassis # 198.042.7500666
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Chassis # 198.042.7500378
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Chassis # 198.042.7500089
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Chassis # 198.042.7500397
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Chassis # 198.042.7500299
Engine # 198.9823/0000107
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Chassis # 198.042.7500107
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Engine # 198.980.7500567
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Chassis # 198.042.7500094
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Chassis # 198.042.7500038
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Chassis # 189.010.7500563
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| Fuel Capacity : | 26.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.9 in | 4569 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # 1980427 500116
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Chassis # 198.040.7500033
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Chassis # 198.040.7500077
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| Price : | $7,300 |
| Weight : | 3050 lbs | 1383.457 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 26.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.9 in | 4569 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 51.2 in | 1301 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs Rear : Swing axles with coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball | |
| Turns lock to lock : | 3.00 |
| Turning Circle : | 11.5 m | 452.794 in. | 11500.968 mm. |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 260.0 mm | 10.236 in. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 260.0 mm | 10.236 in. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.50-15 |
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a length of 179.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL cost when new?A: The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had a base price of approximately $7,300 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was offered as a Coupe, Rallye Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL have? A: The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had 6.50-15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1957? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 80,899 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 300SLs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 688 examples of the 300SL in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL have? A: The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had the following engine options: Straight 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 5800 RPM Straight 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 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL have? A: The 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
