These are standard specifications for the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
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Chassis # 1980405500503
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Chassis # GW1006
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Chassis # 1980404500032
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Chassis # 1980405500601
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Chassis # 1980405500088
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Chassis # 198.0404500143
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Chassis # 198.040.5500654
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Chassis # 198.040.5500637
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Chassis # 198.040.5500368
Engine # 198.980.5500388
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Chassis # 198040-55-00579
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Chassis # 198.040.5500801
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Chassis # 198.040.5500454
Engine # 198.980.5500461
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Chassis # 198.040.5500289
Engine # 198.980.5500285
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Chassis # 198.043.5500208
Engine # 198.980.5500218
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Chassis # 198.043.5500786
Engine # 198.980.5500728
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on tubular spaceframe |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1957 |
| Price : | $7,460 |
| Weight : | 2885 lbs | 1308.614 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1954 New York Auto Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8.8 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 135 mph | 217.215 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 5800 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 Mechanical Fuel Injection | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 240 BHP (176.64 KW) |
| Torque : | 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 4800 RPM |
| Compression : | 8.55:1 |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1955 : | 63,683 |
| Total 1955 300 SL Gullwing production : | 856 |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing | |
| Alloy Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 29 |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 856 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
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Chassis # 1980405500503
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Chassis # GW1006
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Chassis # 1980405500730
Chassis # 198.040.5500664
Engine # 198.980.5500716
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Chassis # 198043.5500464
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Chassis # 1980404500032
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Chassis # 5500712
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Chassis # 1980405500601
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Chassis # 1980405500088
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Chassis # 198.0404500143
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Chassis # 198.040.5500654
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Chassis # 198.040.5500637
Engine # 198.980.5500630
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Chassis # 198.040.5500368
Engine # 198.980.5500388
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Chassis # 1.98E+12
Chassis # 198040-55-00579
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Chassis # 198.040.5500801
Engine # 198980.5500828
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Chassis # 198.040.5500454
Engine # 198.980.5500461
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Chassis # 198.040.5500289
Engine # 198.980.5500285
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 178.0 in | 4521 mm. |
| Width : | 71.0 in | 1803 mm. |
| Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.5 in | 1384 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
Alloy Coupe
Chassis # 198.043.5500208
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 178.0 in | 4521 mm. |
| Width : | 70.0 in | 1778 mm. |
| Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.5 in | 1384 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 56.5 in | 1435 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 5.0 in | 127 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : High pivot swing axles with radius arms and coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.50x15 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing has a top speed of 135 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing has a length of 178.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing has width of 70.00 and 71.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing cost when new?A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing had a base price of approximately $7,460 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing was offered as a Alloy Coupe, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing have? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing had 6.50x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1955? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 63,683 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 300 SL Gullwings were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 856 examples of the 300 SL Gullwing in 1955.Q: What engines did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing have? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 206 Ft-Lbs (279 NM) @ 4600 RPM Inline 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) and 220 Ft-Lbs (298 NM) @ 4800 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing have? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
