| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | SL |
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| Generation | SL Roadster (W198 II) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 300 SL (215 Hp) |
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| Start of production | May, 1957 year |
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| End of production | February, 1963 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Roadster |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg22.6 UK mpg8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 9.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.2 kg/Hp, 161.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.8 kg/Nm, 206.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 71.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
275 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
202.83 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 198 I/198.980, M 198 III/198.982 |
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| Engine displacement |
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
85 mm
3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
88 mm
3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.55 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
11 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
15.5 l
16.38 US qt | 13.64 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1330 kg
2932.15 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1660 kg
3659.67 lbs. |
| Max load |
330 kg
727.53 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
100 l
26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4570 mm
179.92 in. |
| Width |
1790 mm
70.47 in. |
| Height |
1300 mm
51.18 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2400 mm
94.49 in. |
| Front track |
1398 mm
55.04 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1448 mm
57.01 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
130 mm
5.12 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.5 m
37.73 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Drum |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Tires size | 165/90 R 15 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5 K x 15 |
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