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| General Information |
| Make |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Model |
300 SL Roadster |
| Production Year |
1957 |
| Country |
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| Designer |
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| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
198.042 |
| Model Family |
W198 II |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S DHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2400 mm (94,5 in) |
| Front Track |
1398 mm (55 in) |
| Rear Track |
1448 mm (57 in) |
| Length |
4570 mm (179,9 in) |
| Width |
1790 mm (70,5 in) |
| Height |
1300 mm (51,2 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,9 |
| Weight |
1383 kg (3046,3 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
100 litre (22 Imp gal , 26,4 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| Cx |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| 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 |
155,5 HP/ton (115,9 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
71,8 HP/litre (53,5 kW/litre) |
| CO2 Emissions |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
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| 0 - 60 mph |
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| 0 - 100 km/h |
10 s |
| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
4M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,64 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
recirculating ball |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
3 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
11,5 m (37,7 ft) |
| Suspension (front) |
I.DW.CS. |
| Suspension (rear) |
I.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
Dr/Dr |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
260 mm |
| Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
260 mm |
| Wheels (front) |
5.5K x 15 |
| Wheels (rear) |
5.5K x 15 |
| Tyres (front) |
6.50-15 |
| Tyres (rear) |
6.50-15 |
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