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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing {W 198 I}

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
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
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 8.80 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 166.28 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
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) 4520 mm
Length (inches) 178 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters) 1302 mm
Height (inches) 51.3 in
L:W ratio 1.88
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1293 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2851 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 0.380
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Tyres 6.50-15 super sport
Wheels 5K x 15
Brakes F/R 2LS/LT-ALHS
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 1371
Model code 198.040
Model family W 198 I
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 1955

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