Mercedes-Benz SL 1958 - 300 SL (215 Hp) specifications
Overview
What is the engine capacity of a Mercedes-Benz SL 1958?
The engine capacity of the Mercedes-Benz SL 1958 is 2996 cm.
Mercedes-Benz SL 1958 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the Mercedes-Benz SL 1958 is 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm..
What is the Mercedes-Benz SL 1958 engine?
Mercedes-Benz SL 1958 engine is M 198.980, M 198.982. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)
How much gasoline does a Mercedes-Benz SL 1958 consume?
The Mercedes-Benz SL 1958 consumes 12-19 liters of gasoline per 100 km
General:
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop
Modification (Engine)
300 SL (215 Hp)
Start of production
October, 1958
End of production
February, 1963
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Engine:
Power
215 hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
71.8 hp/l
Torque
275 nm @ 4600 rpm.
Engine Model/Code
m 198.980, m 198.982
Engine displacement
2996 cm
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
15 l
Coolant
15.5 l
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore
85 mm
Piston Stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
8.55
Performance:
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12-19 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
6.4 kg/Hp, 156.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5 kg/Nm, 200.7 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
9.5 sec
Electric system:
Size and space:
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
Max. weight
1560-1660 kg
Max load
190-290 kg
Fuel tank capacity
100 l
Dimensions:
Length
4570 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1398 mm
Rear (Back) track
1448 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.5 m
Power transmission system, suspension and brake system:
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size
165/90 R15
Wheel rims size
5.5J x 15
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension
Independent coil Spring
