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Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S)
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| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 (310 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 310 KM | 1955 |
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3.0 (310 KM)
Gasoline · 1955
- Engine power
- 310 KM
- Torque
- 311 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,982 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 284 km/h
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Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 300 SLR Coupe (W196S)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 300 SLR
- Version
- 300 SLR Coupe (W196S)
- Engine
- 3.0 (310 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1955
- End of production
- 1955
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 284 km/h
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 30 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M196S
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2982 cm³
- Maximum engine speed
- 7800 obr./min
- Fuel injection system
- Direct injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 78 mm
- Piston stroke
- 78 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Power
- 310 KM @ 7400 obr./min
- Torque
- 311 Nm @ 5950 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 155 l
- Curb weight
- 1117 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4350 mm
- Width
- 1750 mm
- Height
- 1210 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2370 mm
- Front track
- 1330 mm
- Rear track
- 1380 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 350 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 275 mm
- Steering system
- Worm gearbox
- Tire size
- 205/90 R16;175/95 R16
- Rim size
- 16;16
- ABS
- no