These are standard specifications for the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 188 010 55 00016
Engine # 188 920 55 00020
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1951 - 1958 |
| Coach Work : | Pininfarina |
| Price : | $12,450 |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 110 mph | 176.99 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 3 Solex carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1955 : | 63,683 |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S | |
Dimension(s)
Cabriolet by Pininfarina
Chassis # 188 010 55 00016
Engine # 188 920 55 00020
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| Coachwork : | Pininfarina |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.0 in | 4724 mm. |
| Width : | 75.3 in | 1913 mm. |
| Height : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.2 in | 2901 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Coupe
| Price : | $12,450 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.0 in | 4724 mm. |
| Width : | 75.3 in | 1913 mm. |
| Height : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.2 in | 2901 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Sedan
| Weight : | 4000 lbs | 1814.369 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.0 in | 4724 mm. |
| Width : | 75.3 in | 1913 mm. |
| Height : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.2 in | 2901 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Roadster
| Price : | $12,450 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 186.0 in | 4724 mm. |
| Width : | 75.3 in | 1913 mm. |
| Height : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.2 in | 2901 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs Rear : Swing axles with coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70x15 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S has a top speed of 110 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S has a wheelbase size of 114.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S has a length of 186.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S has a width of 75.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S cost when new?A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S had a base price of approximately $12,450 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Roadster, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S have? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S had 6.70x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1955? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 63,683 automobiles in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 163 HP (119.968 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 3800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S have? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.