These are standard specifications for the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 001/52
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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 |
| Weight : | 2755 lbs | 1249.647 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1954 New York Auto Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.6 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 120 mph | 193.08 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1953 : | 48,816 |
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 146 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 001/52
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| Fuel Capacity : | 34.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 180.0 in | 4572 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 49.8 in | 1265 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 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 | |
1953 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL?
Q: How fast is the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a length of 180.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1953? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 48,816 automobiles in 1953.Q: What transmission did the 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
