1955 - Mercedes-Benz - 300 SL Gullwing

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 300 SL Gullwing 1955
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 300 SL Gullwing
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number 1371
Model Code 198.040
Model Family W198 I
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2400 mm     (94,5 in)
Front Track 1384 mm     (54,5 in)
Rear Track 1435 mm     (56,5 in)
Length 4520 mm     (178 in)
Width 1778 mm     (70 in)
Height 1302 mm     (51,3 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,88
Weight 1293 kg     (2848 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 100 litre   (22 Imp gal ,  26,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,38
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 2996 cc     (182,83 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 88 mm     (3,46 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,97
Unitary Capacity 499,33 cc/cylinder    (30,47 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 8,55 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo mechanical direct fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 215 HP     (160,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 275 N.m     (203 lb.ft ,  28 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 264 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 166,3 HP/ton    (124 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 71,8 HP/litre    (53,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 8,8 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 217 km/h   (134,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,64 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) 2LS/LT-ALHS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 260 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 260 mm
Wheels (front) 5K x 15
Wheels (rear) 5K x 15
Tyres (front) 6.50-15 super sport
Tyres (rear) 6.50-15 super sport