Mercedes-Benz

300 SLR 3.0 (310 Hp)

3.0 (310 Hp) · 1955 · Petrol (Gasoline)

Basic Information

Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model 300 SLR
Generation Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S)
Variant 3.0 (310 Hp)
Year 1955

General Information

Production Start 1955 year
Production End 1955 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body Type Coupe
Seats 2
Doors 2

Performance

Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum Speed 284 km/h
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 30 L/100km
Weight-to-Power Ratio 3,6 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio 3,6

Engine

Engine Power 310 HP
Engine Model/Code M 196 S
Displacement 2982 cm³
Cylinders 8
Engine Configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 78 mm
Piston Stroke 78 mm
Compression Ratio 9:1
Valves per Cylinder 2
Aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection Direct injection
Valvetrain DOHC

Space & Weight

Kerb Weight 1117 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 155 L

Dimensions

Length 4350 mm
Width 1750 mm
Height 1210 mm

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drive Wheel Rear wheel drive
Gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension Double wishbone
Front Brakes Drum, 350 mm
Tire Size Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16Rear wheel tires: 205/90 R16
Wheel Size Front wheel rims: 16Rear wheel rims: 16