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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198)
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1 versions · 1 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SL (215 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 215 KM | 1954–1957 |
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300 SL (215 KM)
Gasoline · 1954–1957
- Engine power
- 215KM
- Torque
- 275Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,996cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10s
- Maximum speed
- 260km/h
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Mercedes-Benz SL SL Coupe (W198)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL Coupe (W198)
- Engine
- 300 SL (215 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1954
- End of production
- 1957
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 260 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.5 l/100 km
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Engine
- Engine model / code
- M198.980
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2996 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Direct injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 85 mm
- Piston stroke
- 88 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.55
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 15 l
- Coolant capacity
- 15.5 l
- Power
- 215 KM @ 5800 obr./min
- Torque
- 275 Nm @ 4600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 100 l
- Curb weight
- 1295 kg
- Gross weight
- 1515 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4520 mm
- Width
- 1790 mm
- Height
- 1300 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2400 mm
- Front track
- 1385 mm
- Rear track
- 1435 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.5 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Tire size
- 165/90 R 15
- Rim size
- 5 K x 15
- ABS
- no