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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL Coupe (W198)
Year of production

1954

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

300 SL (215 Hp)

Power

215 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

275 Nm @ 4600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

260 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 198.980
Power
215 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
71.8 Hp/l
Torque
275 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
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
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1295 kg

Max weight (kg)

1515 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

100 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4520 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1300 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2400 mm

Front track (mm)

1385 mm

Rear track (mm)

1435 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.5 m

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, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

165/90 R 15

Rear tires size

165/90 R 15

Wheel rims size

5 K x 15

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