Mercedes-Benz
SL 300 SL (215 Hp)
300 SL (215 Hp) · 1957 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II)
Variant
300 SL (215 Hp)
Year
1957
General Information
Production Start
May, 1957 year
Production End
February, 1963 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 sec
Acceleration 0-62 mph
9,5 sec
Maximum Speed
250 km/h
Fuel Consumption (Combined)
12,5 L/100km
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6,2 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
4,8
Engine
Engine Power
215 HP
Engine Model/Code
M 198.980
Displacement
2996 cm³
Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm
Piston Stroke
88 mm
Compression Ratio
8.55:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Direct injection
Valvetrain
SOHC
Space & Weight
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
Max Weight
1660 kg
Max Load
330 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
Dimensions
Length
4570 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1300 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Independent coil spring
Front Brakes
Drum
Tire Size
165/90 R 15
Wheel Size
5.5J x 15