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

Name

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

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

300 SLR
Generation

300 SLR Coupe (W196S)
Year of production

1955

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.0 (310 Hp)

Power

310 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

311 Nm @ 5950 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

30 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

284 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 196 S
Power
310 Hp @ 7400 rpm.
Power per litre
104 Hp/l
Torque
311 Nm @ 5950 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
7800 rpm.
Engine displacement
2982 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
78 mm
Piston stroke
78 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Direct injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1117 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

155 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4350 mm

Width (mm)

1750 mm

Height (mm)

1210 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2370 mm

Front track (mm)

1330 mm

Rear track (mm)

1380 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Torsion

Front brakes

Drum, 350 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 275 mm

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16Rear wheel tires: 205/90 R16

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16Rear wheel tires: 205/90 R16

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: R16Rear wheel rims: R16

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