Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) Specs

Mercedes-Benz LogoMercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) has been in production since 1955 - 1955. Cars comes in Coupe body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 3L liters, engines produces a power of 310 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) is 30 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4350x1750x1210 mm, and the weight is from 1117 kg.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) 1955 - 1955
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) 1955 - 1955


General data

Generation300 SLR Coupe (W196S)
Modification3.0 (310 Hp)
Start of production1955 year
End of production1955 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats2
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM 196 S

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined30 l/100 km

Performance specs

Maximum speed284 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio3.6 kg/Hp, 277.5 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power310 Hp @ 7400 rpm.
Power per litre104 Hp/l
Torque311 Nm @ 5950 rpm.
Maximum engine speed7800 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement2982 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore78 mm
Piston Stroke78 mm
Compression ratio9
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemDirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainDOHC

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)5
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionTorsion
Front brakesDrum, 350 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 275 mm
Steering typeWorm-reduction unit
Tires sizeFront wheel tires: 175/95 R16; Rear wheel tires: 205/90 R16
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: R16; Rear wheel rims: R16

Dimensions

Length4350 mm
Width1750 mm
Height1210 mm
Wheelbase2370 mm
Front track1330 mm
Rear (Back) track1380 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1117 kg
Fuel tank capacity155 l