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(1957 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in, 160.3 kW / 215.0 hp / 215.0 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 275.0 N·m / 202.8 lb·ft / 202.8 lb·ft @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph top speed
| 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 5780 l / 204.12 cu ft / 204.12 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4570 mm / 179.9 in / 179.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1383 kg / 3049 lb / 3049 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1398 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.9 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | M 198 I / 198.980 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo mechanical direct fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 499.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 8.6 : 1 |
| Sump | dry | Max. output power | 160.3 kW / 215.0 hp / 215.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 275.0 N·m / 202.8 lb·ft / 202.8 lb·ft at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 51.8 kW / 69.5 hp / 69.5 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 53.5 kW/l / 1.176 bhp/cu in / 1.176 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 91.8 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.64 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 155.5 kW/ton / 117.8 bhp/ton / 117.8 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | 11.5 m / 37.7 ft / 37.7 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Independent, Coil springs |
| 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 |
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
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