These are standard specifications for the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 19804210002592
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Chassis # 198.042.10.002610
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1963 |
| Price : | $10,955 |
| Weight : | 3050 lbs | 1383.457 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5900 RPM |
| Torque : | 228 Ft-Lbs (309 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Bosch electronic port fuel injection | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1960 : | 122,684 |
| 300 SL Production (1957-1963) : | 1,858 |
| Total 1960 300 SL production : | 241 |
| 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL | |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 241 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
Chassis # 19804210002592
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Chassis # 198.042.10.002610
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Chassis # 198.042.10.002607
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Chassis # 198042.10.002576
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| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.9 in | 4569 mm. |
| Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
| Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs Rear : Swing axles with coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70 x 15 |
1960 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,600 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.31 |
| Total Car Production : | 7,905,119 |
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a length of 179.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL cost when new?A: The 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a base price of approximately $10,955 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had 6.70 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1960? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 122,684 automobiles in 1960.Q: How many 300 SL were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 1,858 examples of the 300 SL from 1957 to 1963.Q: How many 1960 300 SLs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 241 examples of the 300 SL in 1960.Q: What engine did the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5900 RPM and 228 Ft-Lbs (309 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
