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Mercedes 300 SLR coupé



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 f.i.
Chassis type spaceframe
Body type coupé
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 893
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox
Fuel tank size (litres) 155
Brakes
Front brake type drums
Rear brake type drums
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 285

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