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Car Specs Mercedes-Benz SL SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) Specs
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) has been in production since 1957 - 1963. Cars comes in Roadster body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 3L liters, engines produces a power of 215 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) is 12.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4570x1790x1300 mm, and the weight is from 1330 kg.
General data Generation SL Roadster (W198 II) Modification 300 SL (215 Hp) Start of production May, 1957 year End of production February, 1963 year Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine Body type Roadster Seats 2 Doors 2 Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline) Model M 198 I/198.980, M 198 III/198.982 Fuel consumption (economy), emissions Fuel consumption - combined 12.5 l/100 km Performance specs Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) 10 sec Maximum speed 250 km/h Weight-to-power ratio 6.2 kg/Hp, 161.7 Hp/tonne Engine technical data Power 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Power per litre 71.8 Hp/l Torque 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. Engine location Front, Longitudinal 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 Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine Valvetrain SOHC Engine oil capacity 11 l Coolant 15.5 l Suspension and brakes specs Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. Drive wheel Rear wheel drive Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4 Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer Rear suspension Helical spring Front brakes Drum Rear brakes Drum Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls Tires size 165/90 R 15 Wheel rims size 5.5 K x 15 Dimensions Length 4570 mm Width 1790 mm Height 1300 mm Wheelbase 2400 mm Front track 1398 mm Rear (Back) track 1448 mm Ride height 130 mm Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.5 m Weights, volume and space Kerb Weight 1330 kg Max. weight 1660 kg Max load 330 kg Fuel tank capacity 100 l