What is the body type? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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What is the fuel economy? | 12.5 l/100 km |
How fast is the car? | 250 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? | 4570 mm |
How wide is the vehicle? | 1790 mm |
What is the curb weigh? | 1330 kg |
What is the gross weigh? | 1660 kg |
How many gears? | 4 |
What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
General information | |
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Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SL |
Generation | SL (W198 II) |
Modification (Engine) | 300 SL (215 Hp) |
Start of production | 1957 |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Body type | Coupe |
Seats | 2 |
Doors | 2 |
Performance specs | |
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10 sec |
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10 sec |
Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
Weight-to-power ratio | 6.2 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 |
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 |
Space, Volume and weights | |
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 |
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 | 5.5 K x 15 |