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1954 300 SL (215 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

300 SL

Modification

300 SL (215 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1954, Aug

End of production

1957, May

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

100 l 26.42 US gal
22 UK gal

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

215 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

275 Nm (at 4600 rpm) 202.83 lb. ft (at 4600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

260 km/h 162 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1295 kg 2855 lbs

Length

4520 mm 177.95 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

5 K x 15

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

260 km/h 162 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

10 sec

0 - 60 mph

9.5 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 198.980

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Direct injection

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

215 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

275 Nm (at 4600 rpm) 202.83 lb. ft (at 4600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in

Compression ratio

8.55

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

15 l 15.9 US qt
13.2 UK qt

Coolant

15.5 l 16.43 US qt
13.64 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4520 mm 177.95 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Height

1300 mm 51.18 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1385 mm 54.53 in

Rear (Back) track

1435 mm 56.5 in

Ride height

130 mm 5.12 in

Turning diameter

11.5 m 37.73 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Drum

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

165/90 R 15

Wheel rims

5 K x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1295 kg 2855 lbs

Max. weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

220 kg 485 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) is made in 1954 1955 1956 1957