These are standard specifications for the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on tubular steel frame |
Production Years for Series : | 1952 |
Weight : | 1918 lbs | 869.99 kg |
Performance
Top Speed : | 240 km/h | 149.16 mph |
Power
Inline 6 50-degree | M194 | |
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Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
Bore : | 85.0 mm | 3.346 in. |
Stroke : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
Compression : | 8.0:1 |
Valvetrain : | 12 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
3 Solex carburetors |
4 Manual
Gear Ratios
1st Gear : | 3.33:1 |
2nd Gear : | 2.12:1 |
3rd Gear : | 1.50:1 |
4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1952 : | 36,824 |
300 SL W194 Production (1952-1952) : | 10 |
Total 1952 300 SL W194 production : | 10 |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 |
Dimensions
Roadster

Chassis # 194/06
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Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 166.1 in | 4220 mm. |
Width : | 70.5 in | 1790 mm. |
Height : | 49.8 in | 1265 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Front Track : | 54.3 in | 1380 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.9 in | 1445 mm. |
Coupe

Chassis # 194 007/52
Engine # M 194/21
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Chassis # 2
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Weight : | 1918 lbs | 869.99 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 166.1 in | 4220 mm. |
Width : | 70.5 in | 1790 mm. |
Height : | 49.8 in | 1265 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Front Track : | 54.3 in | 1380 mm. |
Rear Track : | 56.9 in | 1445 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Double Wishbones with coil springs Rear : Swing axle with coil springs |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | 6.7x15 |
1952 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
Avg. Household Income : | $3,850 |
Avg. Home : | $9,050 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 FAQs (show)
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Q: How fast is the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 has a top speed of 240 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 has a wheelbase size of 94.49 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 has a length of 166.14 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 has a width of 70.47 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 have? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 had 6.7x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1952? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 36,824 automobiles in 1952.Q: How many 300 SL W194 were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 10 examples of the 300 SL W194 from 1952 to 1952.Q: How many 1952 300 SL W194s were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 10 examples of the 300 SL W194 in 1952.Q: What engine did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 have? A: The engine powering the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 have? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 has a top speed of 240 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 has a wheelbase size of 94.49 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 has a length of 166.14 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 has a width of 70.47 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 have? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 had 6.7x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1952? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 36,824 automobiles in 1952.Q: How many 300 SL W194 were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 10 examples of the 300 SL W194 from 1952 to 1952.Q: How many 1952 300 SL W194s were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 10 examples of the 300 SL W194 in 1952.Q: What engine did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 have? A: The engine powering the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5200 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 have? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W194 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox. Vehicles With Similar 10.96 HP/Weight Ratio
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