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Basic (general) data |  remove |
| Marque (make) |  Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Serie | 300 |
| Model family | W 198 I |
| Model | 300 SL Gullwing |
| Model code | 198.040 |
| Issued from | 1955 |
| Issued until | |
| Country of origin | DE |
| Number made | 1371 |
| Body construction | |
| Body designation | |
Bodywork | |
| Base platform | |
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé |
| Bodywork designer | |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Cargo capacity (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | |
| Passenger space (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | 4290 / 151.50 / 151.50 |
Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase [mm / in / in] | 2400 / 94.5 / 94.5 |
| Track front [mm / in / in] | 1384 / 54.5 / 54.5 |
| Track rear [mm / in / in] | 1435 / 56.5 / 56.5 |
| Length [mm / in / in] | 4520 / 178.0 / 178.0 |
| Width [mm / in / in] | 1778 / 70.0 / 70.0 |
| Height [mm / in / in] | 1302 / 51.3 / 51.3 |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.88 |
| Ground clearance [mm / in / in] | 127 / 5.0 / 5.0 |
| Total (curb) weight [kg / lb / lb] | 1293 / 2851 / 2851 |
| Dry weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Load capacity [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Gross (max.) weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Towing weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Weight distribution (front) [% / % / %] | |
| Fuel capacity [l / UK gal / US gal] | 100 / 22.0 / 26.4 |
Aerodynamics | |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.38 |
| Frontal area (A) [m2 / sq ft / sq ft] | 1.97 / 21.2 / 21.2 (est.) |
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) [m2 / sq ft / sq ft] | 0.75 / 8.0 / 8.0 (est.) |
| Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) [kW / hp / hp] | 18.6 / 24.9 / 24.9 (est.) |
Engine | |
| Engine Code | M 198 I / 198.980 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Engine Type | straight (inline) |
| Engine Type Details | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Sump | dry |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) |
| Fuel details | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) |
| Total number of cylinders | 6 |
| Total number of valves | 12 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 |
| Engine construction | |
| Bore [mm / in / in] | 85.0 / 3.35 / 3.35 |
| Stroke [mm / in / in] | 88.0 / 3.46 / 3.46 |
| Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 |
| Engine displacement [cm3 / cu in / cu in] | 2996 / 182.8 / 182.8 |
| Unitary capacity [cm3/cylinder / cu in/cylinder / cu in/cylinder] | 499.33 / 30.471 / 30.471 |
| Compression ratio | 8.6 |
| Fuel supply | Bo mechanical direct fuel inj. |
| Aspiration | natural |
| Compressor type | N/A |
| Intercooler | no |
| Catalytic converter | no |
| Max. output power [kW / hp / hp] | 160.3 / 215.0 / 215.0 |
| Max. output power rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 5800 / 5800 / 5800 |
| Max. torque [N·m / lb·ft / lb·ft] | 275.0 / 202.8 / 202.8 |
| Max. torque rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 4600 / 4600 / 4600 |
| Maximum rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | |
| Coolant | water |
| Max. net output (power at the wheels) [kW / hp / hp] | 60.3 / 80.9 / 80.9 (est.) |
| Specific output [kW/l / bhp/cu in / bhp/cu in] | 53.5 / 1.176 / 1.176 |
| Specific torque [N·m/l / lb·ft/cu in / lb·ft/cu in] | 91.8 / 0.80 / 0.80 |
Transmission | |
| Transmission type | manual |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.64 |
Performance | |
| Power-to-weight ratio [kW/ton / bhp/ton / bhp/ton] | 166.3 / 126.0 / 126.0 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) [s / s / s] | 8.80 / 8.80 / 8.80 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) [s / s / s] | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top [s / s / s] | |
| Standing ¼mile time [s / s / s] | |
| Standing ¼mile speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| Standing kilometer time [s / s / s] | |
| Standing kilometer speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| Top (maximal) speed [km/h / mph / mph] | 217 / 135 / 135 |
| Fuel consumption, City (urban) [l/100km / mpg-UK / mpg-US] | |
| Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) [l/100km / mpg-UK / mpg-US] | |
| Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) [l/100km / mpg-UK / mpg-US] | |
| Fuel consumption, Euro [l/100km / mpg-UK / mpg-US] | |
| CO2 emissions [g/km / g/mi / g/mi] | |
| Range [km / mi / mi] | |
Chassis | |
| Engine location | front |
| Engine alignment | longitudinal |
| Steering | recirculating ball |
| Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs |
| Suspension rear | Independent, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | 5K x 15 |
| Wheels rear | 5K x 15 |
| Tyres front | 6.50-15 super sport |
| Tyres rear | 6.50-15 super sport |
| Brakes front | 2LS |
| Brakes rear | LT |
| Brakes details | ALHS, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front [mm / in / in] | 260 / 10.2 / 10.2 |
| Brake diameter rear [mm / in / in] | 260 / 10.2 / 10.2 |
| Braked area [cm2 / sq in / sq in] |
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