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Mercedes 300 SLR



Tuner
Country D
Year 1955
Engine Mercedes
Engine Type L8
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 78.000
Stroke 78.000
Capacity (cc) 2982
Power (at revs) 310 HP/7400
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Bosch direct f.i.
Chassis type spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension "torsion bar, double wishbone"
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2370
Front track (mm) 1330
Rear track (mm) 1380
Weight (kg) 830
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres 6.00-16
Rear tyres 7.00-16
Maximum speed (kph) 320

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