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| What is the body type? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 30 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 284 km/h 0-100 km/h: sec |
| How much power? | 310 Hp, 311 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 3.0 l 2982 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4350 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1750 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1117 kg |
| How many gears? | 5 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 300 SLR |
| Generation | 300 SLR (W196S) |
| Modification (Engine) | 3.0 (310 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1955 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 30 l/100 km 7.84 US mpg 9.42 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 284 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 3.6 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 310 Hp @ 7400 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 104 Hp/l |
| Torque | 311 Nm @ 5950 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M 196 S |
| Engine displacement | 2982 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 78 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 78 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Direct injection |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1117 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 155 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4350 mm |
| Width | 1750 mm |
| Height | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2370 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
| Front brakes | Drum, 350 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 275 mm |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16 Rear wheel tires: 205/90 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: R16 Rear wheel rims: R16 |
