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