1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Rank: #1

Class: Spirited Cars

0-60 Time: 7.4 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars are lined up from fastest to slowest by their 0 to 60 times. We bring you this list of Spirited Cars based on the best estimates from trusted sources, including Car & Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track and more.

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.

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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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