Mercedes 300SL Roadster

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf automobile
gptkbp:bodyStyle roadster
gptkbp:brakes disc brakes
gptkbp:collectibility highly sought after
gptkbp:colorOptions various
gptkbp:culturalImpact iconic status in automotive history
gptkbp:dashboard analog gauges
gptkbp:design gptkb:Karl_Wilfert
gptkbp:discontinued 1963
gptkbp:drivetrain rear-wheel drive
gptkbp:engine 195 lb-ft at 4,600 rpm
gptkbp:engineConfiguration SOHC
gptkbp:engineDisplacement 3.0 L
gptkbp:enginePower 215 hp
215 hp at 5,800 rpm
gptkbp:engineType inline-6
gptkbp:firstAppearance 1952
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 70 liters
gptkbp:fuelType gasoline
gptkbp:headlights sealed beam
gptkbp:height 1,300 mm
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mercedes 300SL Roadster
gptkbp:influence inspired_future_Mercedes_models
gptkbp:interiorFeatures leather
streamlined
gptkbp:layout front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
gptkbp:legacy influenced future sports cars
gptkbp:length 4,500 mm
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Mercedes-Benz
gptkbp:market 1957
gptkbp:marketSegment luxury sports car
gptkbp:notableFeature film and television
gullwing doors
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Clark_Gable
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Mercedes-Benz_W198
gptkbp:priceRange $1,000,000+
gptkbp:productionCompany gptkb:Germany
1963
25,881 units
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:productionYears 1957-1963
gptkbp:racingSeries success in sports car racing
gptkbp:relatedModel Mercedes 190SL
gptkbp:renovated popular among collectors
gptkbp:safetyFeatures basic for its time
gptkbp:speed 8.8 seconds
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Mercedes-Benz_R107
gptkbp:supportRole highly praised
gptkbp:suspension independent front and rear
gptkbp:tireSupplier 185/70R15
gptkbp:topSpeed 140 mph
gptkbp:torque 195 lb-ft
gptkbp:transmission 4-speed manual
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kg
gptkbp:wheelbase 2,400 mm
gptkbp:width 1,800 mm