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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
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
Economy
- Combined
9.5
l/100 km
24.76
US mpg
29.73
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
260 km/h 162 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
10 sec
0 - 60 mph
9.5 sec
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
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
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
Kerb weight
1295 kg 2855 lbs
Max. weight
1515 kg 3340 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
220 kg 485 lbs