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