1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Roadster
Roadster
6.4 sec
0-60 mph
14.4 sec
@ 110 mph
306 hp
Power
234 lb-ft
Torque
2,310 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1955
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
300 SLR
Trim:
Roadster
Style:
Roadster
Base Price:
$43,500,000
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
2,310 lbs
Length:
169.3 in.
Width:
68.5 in.
Height:
43.3 in.
Wheelbase:
93.3 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.32
Fuel:
44.2 gal.
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
306 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque:
234 ft-lbs @ 5,950 rpm
Engine:
3.0L I-8
Displacement:
3 liters
Engine Config:
front
Redline:
7,800 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
6.36 sec
0-60 mph:
6.83 sec
0-100 mph (1ft):
12.48 sec
0-100 mph:
12.95 sec
60-130 mph:
12.86 sec
100-150 mph:
12.89 sec
Top Speed:
183 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
9.72 sec @ 80.8 mph
¼ mile:
14.36 sec @ 110.1 mph
½ mile:
21.5 sec @ 137.8 mph
1 mile:
33.34 sec @ 160.4 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P155/90YR16
Rear Tires:
P180/90YR16
Tire Compound:
Classic Racing
Transmission:
5-speed Manual
Final Drive:
2.9
Gear Ratios
1: 2.67
2: 1.75
3: 1.43
4: 1.07
5: 0.83
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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