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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
General specifications
Country of origin: Germany
Years of production: 1954 - 1957
Introduced at: 1954 New York Motorshow
Numbers built: 1400 (29 thereof with alloy body)
Body design: N/A
Weight: 1300 kg / 2866.0 lbs
Drivetrain
Engine: M198 Straight 6
Engine location: Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 2.996 liter / 182.8 cu in
Valvetrain: 2 valves/cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed: Bosch Direct fuel injection
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox: 4 Speed Manual
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Performance:
Power: 215 bhp / 160.4 kW @ 5800 rpm
BHP/Liter: 71.8
Torque: 275 Nm / 202.8 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power to weight ratio: 0.17 bhp/kg
Top Speed: 152.2 mph / 245.0 km/h
0-60 mph Acceleration: 8.20 s
General specifications
Country of origin: Germany
Years of production: 1954 - 1957
Introduced at: 1954 New York Motorshow
Numbers built: 1400 (29 thereof with alloy body)
Body design: N/A
Weight: 1300 kg / 2866.0 lbs
Drivetrain
Engine: M198 Straight 6
Engine location: Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 2.996 liter / 182.8 cu in
Valvetrain: 2 valves/cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed: Bosch Direct fuel injection
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox: 4 Speed Manual
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Performance:
Power: 215 bhp / 160.4 kW @ 5800 rpm
BHP/Liter: 71.8
Torque: 275 Nm / 202.8 ft lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power to weight ratio: 0.17 bhp/kg
Top Speed: 152.2 mph / 245.0 km/h
0-60 mph Acceleration: 8.20 s