SPECIFICATIONS
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Mercedes-Benz racing car transporter Built:1954.
Rebuilt:1993-2000 (specifications for original vehicle). Engine: Mercedes-Benz 300SL water-cooled in-line petrol engine, with Bosch direct fuel injection.
Cylinders: Six in line (mounted slantwise and longitudinally). Bore/stroke: 85x88mm. Displacement: 2,998cc. Compression ratio: 8.3:1. Power output 192hp (143kW) at 5,500rpm (see text).
Maximum torque: 253Nm (187Ibft) at 4,700rpm. TRANSMISSION Mercedes-Benz four-speed synchromesh manual gearbox (with separate oil pump) driving rear wheels through hypoid axle. Clutch: single dry plate.
Ratios: 3.44, 2.29,1,53 and 1.00:1. CHASSIS
Cruciform tubular steel frame (extended version of 300S saloon chassis).
Suspension: Front, independent wishbones with coil springs; rear, low-pivot swing axles with coil springs and torsion-bar stabiliser. Fichtel & Sachs shock absorbers front and rear. Brakes: hydraulically-operated drums front and rear (with vacuum servo).
Wheels and tyres: 5.5K x 15 steel wheels with 7.60 x 15 tyres. Fuel tank: 1501it.
Electrics: 12V.
WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 3,050 mm.
Overall length: 6,750mm. Overall width: 2,000mm. Overall height:1,750mm. Track: front 1,480mm; rear 1,525mm.
Dry weight: 1,865kg.
Kerbweight: 2,100kg.
GVW: Approximately 3,000kg,