1957 300 SL (215 Hp)

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

SL

Model

300 SL

Generation

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II)

Modification

300 SL (215 Hp)

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1957, May

End of production

1963, Feb

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

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1330 kg 2932.1 lbs

Length

4570 mm 179.92 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

5.5 K x 15

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

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

Coolant

15.5 l 16.43 US qt
13.64 UK qt

Length

4570 mm 179.92 in

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in

Height

1300 mm 51.18 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1398 mm 55.04 in

Rear (Back) track

1448 mm 57.01 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

5.5 K x 15

Kerb weight

1330 kg 2932.1 lbs

Max. weight

1660 kg 3659.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

330 kg 727.5 lbs