These are standard specifications for the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Column change
Chassis # 188.013.5500028
Engine # 199.980.5500028
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Chassis # 188.015.5500030
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Tubular Steel Space-Frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1958 |
| Price : | $14,000 |
| Introduced At : | 1955 Paris Motorshow |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 4300 RPM |
| Bore : | 85.0 mm | 3.346 in. |
| Stroke : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection | |
4 Manual Column change
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1955 : | 63,683 |
| 300SC Production (1955-1958) : | 200 |
| : | 49 cabriolets, 53 roadsters, and 98 coupes |
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC | |
| Cabriolet A 4 dr. 6 P : | 102 |
| Coupe 2 dr. : | 98 |
Dimension(s)
Cabriolet A
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.0 in | 4699 mm. |
| Width : | 75.4 in | 1915 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # 188.014.5500018
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| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 185.0 in | 4699 mm. |
| Width : | 75.4 in | 1915 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Single pivot swing axle and coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.60x15 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC has a length of 185.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC has a width of 75.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC cost when new?A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC had a base price of approximately $14,000 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC was offered as a Cabriolet A, Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC have? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC had 7.60x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1955? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 63,683 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 300SC were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 200 examples of the 300SC from 1955 to 1958.Q: What engine did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 175 BHP (128.8 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 190 Ft-Lbs (258 NM) @ 4300 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC have? A: The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SC had a 4 speed Manual Column change gearbox.