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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster {W 198 II}

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 88.00 mm 3.35 in × 3.46 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2996 cc (182.827 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Dry sumped
Compression ratio 8.55:1
Fuel system Bo mechanical direct fuel inj.
Maximum power 218 PS (215.0 bhp) (160.3 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 10.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 155.46 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 275.0 Nm (203 ft·lb) (28 kgm) @ 4600 rpm
bmep 1153.5 kPa (167.3 psi)
Specific torque 91.79 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 198 I / 198.980
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 499.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2400 mm
wheelbase 94.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4570 mm
Length (inches) 179.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1790 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1300 mm
Height (inches) 51.2 in
L:W ratio 1.9
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1383 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3049 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 11.50 m
Tyres 6.50-15
Wheels 5.5K x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅ 260 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.64

General information

RAC rating 26.9
Number made
Model code 198.042
Model family W 198 II
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster {W 198 II} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1957

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