(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 300 SL Roadster | Issued until | |
| Serie | 300 | Number made | |
| Model family | W 198 II | Body construction | |
| Model code | 198.042 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4570 mm / 179.9 in / 179.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.90 |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1383 kg / 3049 lb / 3049 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1398 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 198 I / 198.980 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 499.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | dry | Compression ratio | 8.6 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 160.3 kW / 217.9 hp / 217.9 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 275.0 Nm / 202.8 lbft / 202.8 lbft at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 158.1 kW / 215.0 bhp / 215.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 71.8 kW/l / 1.600 bhp/cu in / 1.600 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 91.79 Nm/l / 0.803 lbft/cu in / 0.803 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.64 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 155.46 kW/ton / 211.37 bhp/ton / 211.37 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.00 s / 10.00 s / 10.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.00 | Turning circle | 11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | 5.5K x 15 | Wheels rear | 5.5K x 15 |
| Tyres front | 6.50-15 | Tyres rear | 6.50-15 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 260 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 260 mm / 10.2 in / 10.2 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
