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| Model: | 300 SL Gullwing | | Year: | 1955 | | Rating: | 53 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars | | | Main features, safety and ecconomy |
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| Engine size: | 2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches) | | Seats: | 2 | | Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches) | | Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder | | Max power: | 218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min. | | Max torque: | 275.00 Nm (28.0 kgf-m or 202.8 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min. | | Compression: | 8.6:1 | | Bore x stroke: | 85.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) | | Valves per cylinder: | 2 | | Speed and acceleration |
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| Top speed: | 217.0 km/h (134.8 mph) | | 0-60 miles: | 8.8 seconds | | Power/weight ratio: | 0.1686 PS/kg | | Exterior and interior |
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| Max no. of doors: | 2 | | Passenger space: | 4290 litres (1,133 gallons) | | Steering, brakes and tires |
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| Front brakes: | , 260 mm | | Rear brakes: | Drums | | Brake details: | Antiblocking system (ABS) | | Front tire dimensions: | 7.00-20 | | Rear tire dimensions: | 6.70-15 | | Dimensions and weight |
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| Weight: | 1293 kg (2,850.6 pounds) | | Overall length: | 4530 mm (178.3 inches) | | Overall width: | 1800 mm (70.9 inches) | | Overall height: | 1310 mm (51.6 inches) | | Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | | Wheelbase: | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) | | Fuel capacity: | 100.0 litres (26.42 gallons) | | Other specifications |
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