1985 - Mercedes-Benz - 300 SL

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 300 SL 1985
2. 300 SL 1989
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 300 SL
Production Year 1985
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2454 mm     (96,6 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4389 mm     (172,8 in)
Width 1791 mm     (70,5 in)
Height 1295 mm     (51 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1510 kg     (3326 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2962 cc     (180,75 cu in)
Bore 88,5 mm     (3,48 in)
Stroke 80,25 mm     (3,16 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,1
Unitary Capacity 493,67 cc/cylinder    (30,13 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,2 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo KE-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 180 HP     (134,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 255 N.m     (188,2 lb.ft ,  26 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 224,9 N.m    (5700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 119,2 HP/ton    (88,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 60,8 HP/litre    (45,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 9,1 s
0 - 100 km/h 9,6 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 200 km/h   (124,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)