Mercedes-Benz

SL 300 SL (215 Hp)

300 SL (215 Hp) · 1954 · Petrol (Gasoline)

Basic Information

Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198)
Variant 300 SL (215 Hp)
Year 1954

General Information

Production Start August, 1954 year
Production End May, 1957 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body Type Coupe
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 260 km/h
Fuel Consumption (Combined) 9,5 L/100km
Weight-to-Power Ratio 6 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio 4,7

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 1295 kg
Max Weight 1515 kg
Max Load 220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L

Dimensions

Length 4520 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 Coil spring
Front Brakes Drum
Tire Size 165/90 R 15
Wheel Size 5 K x 15