Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - Mercedes-Benz SL 1954 - 300 SL (215 Hp)

Full specifications and technical details 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp)

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a Mercedes-Benz SL 1954?
The engine capacity of the Mercedes-Benz SL 1954 is 2996.

Mercedes-Benz SL 1954 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the Mercedes-Benz SL 1954 is 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm..

What is the Mercedes-Benz SL 1954 engine?
Mercedes-Benz SL 1954 engine is M 198.980. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

How much gasoline does a Mercedes-Benz SL 1954 consume?
The Mercedes-Benz SL 1954 consumes 9.5 liters of gasoline per 100 km

General:

Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Model: SL

Generation: SL Coupe (W198)

Modification (Engine): 300 SL (215 Hp)

Start of production: August, 1954

End of production: May, 1957

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Coupe

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

Engine displacement: 2996

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: 8.55:1

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: 9.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: 10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: 10 sec

Maximum speed: 260 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio: 6 kg/Hp, 166 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 4.7 kg/Nm, 212.4 Nm/tonne

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: 9.5 sec

Space:

Kerb Weight (kg): 1295

Max. weight (kg): 1515

Max load (kg): 220

Fuel tank capacity: 100 l

dimensions:

Length: 4520 mm

Width: 1790 mm

Height: 1300 mm

wheelbase: 2400 mm

Front track: 1385 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1435 mm

Ride height (ground clearance): 130 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.5 m

Powertrain, Suspension and Brakes:

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 R 15

Wheel rims size: 5 K x 15

Front suspension: Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension: Coil Spring