These are standard specifications for the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic
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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 , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1961 : | 137,431 |
| 300 SL Production (1957-1963) : | 1,858 |
| Total 1961 300 SL production : | 256 |
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL | |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 256 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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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 : | 6.50x15 |
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a length of 179.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL cost when new?A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had a base price of approximately $10,955 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL was a Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had 6.50x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1961? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 137,431 automobiles in 1961.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 1961 300 SLs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 256 examples of the 300 SL in 1961.Q: What engine did the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The engine powering the 1961 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 transmissions did the 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL have? A: The 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.