1954 · Mercedes-Benz

300 SL Coupé

D388 PI ·241 hp ·I6 · 3.0L ·153 mph ·Legendary

Speed 5.1 Handling 3.9 Accel 3.6 Braking 2.4 Launch 2.3 Offroad 5.8

The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé is a legendary D-class coupe in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 388 PI. Power comes from a normally aspirated 3.0L inline-six producing 241 hp and 217 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed gearbox.

At 2,960 lb it carries about 12.3 lb per horsepower, with a 48% front weight balance, and tops out near 153 mph in stock form. It hails from Germany, and it plays as a rear-wheel drive coupe. Standard production class. This class consists of affordable passenger cars. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Specifications

Class: D · 388 PI
Rarity: Legendary · 8.8/10
Layout: Front RWD
Engine: I6 · 3.0L
Power: 241hp
Torque: 217ft·lb
Weight: 2,960lb
Front Weight: 48%
Gears: 4-spd
Top Speed: 153mph
Origin: Germany
Family: Grand Touring Legends
Calipers: #808080
Year: 1954
Credits: 1,700,000

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Rare Classics

D class · Standard production class. This class consists of affordable passenger cars. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Dyno I6

Stock power & torque across the rev range, curve shape from the game's engine model, scaled to this car's peak figures.

Power 241 hp @ 6,360 Torque 217 lb·ft @ 4,791 Redline 6,400

Car Mastery

The exact 4×4 perk tree, 14 perks, 85 to unlock everything. Click a perk for its effect.

Full specifications

Every value the game stores for this car, straight from the data files.

Identity11

Year: 1954
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300 SL Coupé
Model (short): M-B 300SL
Media name: MER_300SL_54
Class: D
Performance index: 388
PI (raw): 0.276
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability16

Rarity score (0-10): 8.8
Family - body: Grand Touring Legends
Family - special: 2 Doors
Convertible: None
Unicorn: No
Arcade: Yes
Open cockpit: No
Open wheel: No
Base cost: 1,700,000 CR
Content ID: 0
Model ID: 251
Hidden from Autoshow: No

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Hidden from Auction House: No
Has livery: No
Has race livery: No
Has car experience: No

Engine & drivetrain12

Engine config: Inline Engine
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: Normally Aspirated
Displacement: 2,996 cc
Powertrain ID: 1
Engine placement: Front-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 4
Peak power (sim): 1799.84
Peak torque (sim): 2.945
Redline (sim, rad/s): 670.2
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 638.79

Performance - manufacturer spec5

0-60 mph: 8.2 s
0-100 mph: 21.1 s
Quarter mile: 16 s
Quarter mile speed: 89 mph
Top speed: 153 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 7.017 s
0-100 mph (sim): 17.6 s
Quarter mile (sim): 15.35 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 93.899 mph
Top speed (sim): 144.323 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 174.61 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 437.593 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.774 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.786 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 5.14
Handling: 3.92
Acceleration: 3.59
Braking: 2.4
Launch: 2.3
Offroad: 5.76
Min offroad perf: 0.34
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.58

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 1,343 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 48 %
Front ride height: 0.21 m
Rear ride height: 0.21 m
Road traction: 0.74
Offroad traction: 0.732
Snow traction: 0.711

Tires & wheels8

Stock tire compound: Vintage
Front tire: 175/80 R15
Rear tire: 175/80 R15
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #808080
Caliper color (rear): #808080
Caliper angle (front): -1.236 deg
Caliper angle (rear): -1.226 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: -19.33
Downforce rear: -7.52
Longitudinal drag: 195.05
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 240
Lateral drag rear: 260
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 0.86
Wing mask: 0

Physics (advanced)55

CarClassModifier: 0
Body material: Aluminum
SpeedLimiterID: 0
AutoSteerOverrideID: 2
FixListingRearFricScale: 1.35
FixListingNormSlip0: 0.5
FixListingNormSlip1: 1
FixListingSteerAngle0: 0.5
FixListingSteerAngle1: 1
BodyAeroAngleZeroDownforce: 45
BodyAeroWIForceScale: 0.51
TireAeroHackShouldApply: No

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TireAeroHackMinSpringLoad: 5
TireAeroHackMaxSpringLoad: 5
AIPlayerID: 0
SimPeakTorqueAngVel: 481.7
GameTorqueScale: 0.7
GameDownforceScaleOffroad: 1
IsPurchased: Yes
IsInstalled: Yes
GaugeID: -1
IsCarExperienceUnlocked: No
IsDrivable: Yes
LatFrontScalarMax: 1
LatFrontScalarClamp: 1
LatRearScalarMax: 1
LatRearScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarMax: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelRearScalarMax: 1
LongAccelRearScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarClamp: 1
IsCameraCollidable: No
UseBoxCameraCollision: No
PuddleScale: 0.823
AssistsTCSSlipDefTakeoff: 33
AssistsTCSSlipDefMoving: 0.3
AssistsTCSControlSpeed: Yes
AssistsTCSFullEffectFricDiff: 0.55
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleRWD: 1.6
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleFWD: 1
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleAWD: 1.6
DoNotAllowRemovalFromGarage: No
VisibleOnlyIfOwned: No
UseTireRigidBodies: No
UseMultiRaycastTireCollision: Yes
SprungForcesApplyToFullCarMass: Yes
Brake profile: Rare Classics
RaceMode: No
UseForcePropLongTorque: No
TurnOffHeadlightsInAutoShow: No
ShowDriverInExteriorCamera: Yes

FAQ

Quick answers about the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé have?

A normally aspirated 3.0L inline-six engine.

How much power does the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé make?

241 hp and 217 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

What class and Performance Index is the 300 SL Coupé in Forza Horizon 6?

It runs in the D class with a Performance Index (PI) of 388.

Is the 300 SL Coupé RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Front RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the 300 SL Coupé?

Around 153 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the 300 SL Coupé cost in Forza Horizon 6?

1,700,000 CR at the Autoshow.