Mercedes-Benz SL class W198 · Roadster · 1954–1963
Mercedes-Benz SL class 300 3.0 MT 215 HP
- Power
- 215 hp · 158 kW
- Torque
- 275 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 17.0 l/100 km
- On a full tank
- ~590 km
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Consumption and performance
- Top speed
- 235 km/h
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Fuel tank
- 100 l
Engine
- Engine type
- Gasoline
- Engine code
- M198
- Displacement
- 2,996 cm³
- Max power
- 158 kW / 215 hp
- Torque
- 275 Nm at 4600 rpm
- Fuel system
- Direct injection
- Turbo
- No
- Engine position
- In front
- Cylinders
- 6
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Bore
- 85 mm
- Stroke
- 88 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.55
Transmission
- Drive
- Rear
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- 4
Dimensions and capacity
- Body type
- Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 4,570 mm
- Width
- 1,790 mm
- Height
- 1,300 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,400 mm
- Front track
- 1,398 mm
- Rear track
- 1,448 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,420 kg
- Max weight
- 1,560 kg
- Turning circle
- 11.5 m
Wheels, brakes and chassis
- Front brakes
- Drums
- Rear brakes
- Drums
- Front suspension
- Independent, coil spring
- Rear suspension
- Independent, coil spring