Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1954 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL |
| Year: | 1954 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2996 ccm |
| Max power: | 137.9 PS (102 kW) at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 219 Nm at 2600 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 80 x 72.8 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches) |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4240 litres (1121 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Drums |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Overall length: | 4220 mm (166.1 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1780 mm (70.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2390 mm (94.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |






















