Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) Specs
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) has been in production since 1954 - 1957. 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 215 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) is 9.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4520x1790x1300 mm, and the weight is from 1295 kg.
General data
Generation
SL Coupe (W198)
Modification
300 SL (215 Hp)
Start of production
August, 1954 year
End of production
May, 1957 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Model
M 198.980
Fuel consumption (economy), emissions
Fuel consumption - combined
9.5 l/100 km
Performance specs
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)
10 sec
Maximum speed
260 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
6 kg/Hp, 166 Hp/tonne
Engine technical data
Power
215 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
71.8 Hp/l
Torque
275 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
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 aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
15 l
Coolant
15.5 l
Suspension and brakes specs
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) has been in production since 1954 - 1957. 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 215 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) is 9.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4520x1790x1300 mm, and the weight is from 1295 kg.
