These are standard specifications for the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Chassis # 198.042.10.002439
Engine # 198.980.10.002477
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Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on tubular steel frame |
Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1963 |
Price : | $10,930 |
Weight : | 3020 lbs | 1369.849 kg |
Performance
Top Speed : | 155 mph | 249.395 km/h (estimated) |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 6 | |
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Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
Power : | 222 BHP (163.392 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 1959 : | 108,440 |
300 SL Production (1957-1963) : | 1,858 |
Total 1959 300SL production : | 200 |
1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL | |
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 200 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster
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Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 178.0 in | 4521 mm. |
Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Front Track : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Coupe
Seating Capacity : | 2 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 178.0 in | 4521 mm. |
Width : | 70.5 in | 1791 mm. |
Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 94.5 in | 2400 mm. |
Front Track : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
Rear Track : | 57.0 in | 1448 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs Rear : Swing axles with coil springs |
Tires / Wheels | |
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Tires : | Front : 6.50x15 Rear : 6.70x15 |
1959 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL?
Q: How fast is the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a top speed of 155 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a length of 178.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL cost when new?A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had a base price of approximately $10,930 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL have? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had Front : 6.50x15
Rear : 6.70x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1959? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 108,440 automobiles in 1959.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 1959 300SLs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 200 examples of the 300SL in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 222 BHP (163.392 KW) @ 5900 RPM and 228 Ft-Lbs (309 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL have? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a top speed of 155 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a length of 178.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL cost when new?A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had a base price of approximately $10,930 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL have? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had Front : 6.50x15Rear : 6.70x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1959? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 108,440 automobiles in 1959.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 1959 300SLs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 200 examples of the 300SL in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 222 BHP (163.392 KW) @ 5900 RPM and 228 Ft-Lbs (309 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL have? A: The 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300SL had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.