(1985 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 300 SL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 300 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | 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 | 4389 mm / 172.8 in / 172.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1791 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Height | 1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1510 kg / 3329 lb / 3329 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2454 mm / 96.6 in / 96.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | 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 | 88.5 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.2 mm / 3.16 in / 3.16 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.10 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2962 cm3 / 180.8 cu in / 180.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 493.67 cm3/cylinder / 30.126 cu in/cylinder / 30.126 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 134.2 kW / 182.5 hp / 182.5 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 255.0 Nm / 188.1 lbft / 188.1 lbft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 132.4 kW / 180.0 bhp / 180.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 60.8 kW/l / 1.355 bhp/cu in / 1.355 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 86.09 Nm/l / 0.753 lbft/cu in / 0.753 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 200 km/h / 124 mph / 124 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 9.10 s / 9.10 s / 9.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 119.21 kW/ton / 162.08 bhp/ton / 162.08 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.60 s / 9.60 s / 9.60 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 | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
