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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.50 mm × 80.25 mm 3.48 in × 3.16 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2962 cc (180.752 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo KE-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power 190.6 PS (188.0 bhp) (140.2 kW) @ 5700 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 9.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 229 km/h (142 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 113.94 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 260.0 Nm (192 ft·lb) (26.5 kgm) @ 4800 rpm
bmep 1103.1 kPa (160 psi)
Specific torque 87.78 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.1
Unitary capacity 493.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2515 mm
wheelbase 99 in
Length (milimeters) 4470 mm
Length (inches) 176 in
Width (milimeters) 1811 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1300 mm
Height (inches) 51.2 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1650 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3638 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.320
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 29.1
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1989

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