1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Aluminum body on tubular spaceframe
Production Years for Series : 1954 - 1957
Price : $11,005
Weight : 2755 lbs | 1249.647 kg
Introduced At : 1954 New York Auto Show
0-60 mph : 7.6 seconds.
Top Speed : 120 mph | 193.08 km/h
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 : 8.5:1
Main Bearings : 7
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
Transmission:
4 Manual

Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1954 : 63,683
Total 1954 300 SL production : 166
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : 166

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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.

Suspension
Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar

Rear : high-pivot swing axles with radius arms and coil springs

1954 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,700
Avg. Home : $10,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.22

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Q: How fast is the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a top speed of 120 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a length of 180.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a width of 70.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL cost when new?A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a base price of approximately $11,005 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1954? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 63,683 automobiles in 1954.

Q: How many 1954 300 SLs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 166 examples of the 300 SL in 1954.

Q: What engine did the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a 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.

Q: What transmission did the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.

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