1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

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Rank: #1

Class: Cars Under $30K

0-60 Time: 7.4 seconds

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Ranked at #1, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL races 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds. Sports cars that fall within this range of acceleration are categorized as Spirited Cars.

It pulls ahead of the #2 ranked 1955 Chevrolet C1 Corvette by 1.3 seconds and the #3 ranked 1955 Porsche S Speedster by 2.9 seconds.

Before getting in the driver's seat of one of these cars and punching the gas, you should know where you stand. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL vs. 1955 Chevrolet C1 Corvette, you would WIN by 1.3 seconds!

If you are thinking about going head to head with another Mercedes-Benz, make sure you know your competition. Find out where your car ranks against the top 10 fastest cars from 1955.

Vehicle information

Year: 1955

Make: Mercedes-Benz

Model: 300 SL

Engine: I-6

Horsepower: 240

Torque: 202

Transmission:

Curb Weight: 2710

City MPG:

Highway MPG:

MSRP: $7,463

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Spirited Cars

Rank: #449

Best 0-60 Time: 7.4 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 15.2 seconds

@ speed: 1000.0 mph

Best Top Speed: 140.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.0 G

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