1957 - Mercedes-Benz - 300 SL Roadster

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 300 SL Roadster 1957
2. 300 SL Roadster 1961
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 300 SL Roadster
Production Year 1957
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code 198.042
Model Family W198 II
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
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,9
Weight 1383 kg     (3046,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 100 litre   (22 Imp gal ,  26,4 US gal)
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 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
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 10 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
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 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