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| What is the body type? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 9.5 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 260 km/h 0-100 km/h: 10 sec |
| How much power? | 215 Hp, 275 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 3.0 l 2996 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4520 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1790 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1295 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1515 kg |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (W198) |
| Modification (Engine) | 300 SL (215 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1954 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg 29.73 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10 sec |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 71.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M 198.980 |
| Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 88 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.55 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Direct injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 15 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| 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 |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.5 m |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 165/90 R 15 |
| Wheel rims size | 5 K x 15 |
