These are standard specifications for the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 19804045000 or 45 00018
Chassis # 4500079
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Chassis # 4500003
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Chassis # 198.040.4500080
Engine # 198.98.4500093
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Chassis # 198.040.4500120
Engine # 198.980.4500134
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Chassis # 198.040.4500116
Engine # 198.980.4500136
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Chassis # 198.040.4500090
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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 : | $11,005 |
| 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
| 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 | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| 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 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
Chassis # 19804045000 or 45 00018
Chassis # 4500079
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Chassis # 4500003
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Chassis # 198.040.4500080
Engine # 198.98.4500093
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Chassis # 198.040.4500120
Engine # 198.980.4500134
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Chassis # 198.040.4500116
Engine # 198.980.4500136
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Chassis # 198.040.4500090
Engine # 198.980.4500078
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Chassis # 198.040.4500004
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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 | |
1954 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL?
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.