1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
2dr Coupe
6.3 sec
0-60 mph
14.6 sec
@ 98 mph
240 hp
Power
217 lb-ft
Torque
2,850 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1956
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
300SL
Trim:
Gullwing Coupe
Style:
2dr Coupe
Base Price:
$7,500
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
2,850 lbs
Length:
178 in.
Width:
70.5 in.
Height:
51 in.
Wheelbase:
94.5 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.376
Weight Distribution:
Front: 52.0% | Rear: 48.0%
MPG:
17 city / 25 hwy
Fuel:
26.4 gal. / 554 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque:
217 ft-lbs @ 4,800 rpm
Engine:
3.0l I-6 Sohc
Displacement:
3 liters
Engine Config:
Front
Redline:
6,800 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):
6.24 sec
0-60 mph:
6.59 sec
0-100 mph:
15.24 sec
60-130 mph:
25.03 sec
Top Speed:
146 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
9.53 sec @ 75.9 mph
¼ mile:
14.61 sec @ 98.3 mph
½ mile:
22.9 sec @ 116.5 mph
1 mile:
37 sec @ 135.9 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
185/80R15
Rear Tires:
185/80R15
Tire Compound:
All-seasons
Transmission:
4-speed Manual
Final Drive:
3.64
Gear Ratios
1: 3.34
2: 1.97
3: 1.385
4: 1
R: 3.34
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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