Everything you need to know about specifications and performance - Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955 - 3.0 (310 Hp)

Full specifications and technical details 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)

Overview:

What is the engine capacity of a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955?
The engine capacity of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955 is 2982.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955 How many horsepower?
The engine power of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955 is 310 Hp @ 7400 rpm..

What is the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955 engine?
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955 engine is M 196 S. (Click to see other cars using the same engine)

How much gasoline does a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955 consume?
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955 consumes 30 liters of gasoline per 100 km

General:

Brand: Mercedes-Benz

Model: 300 SLR

Generation: 300 SLR Coupe (W196S)

Modification (Engine): 3.0 (310 Hp)

Start of production: 1955

End of production: 1955

Powertrain Architecture: Internal Combustion Engine

Body type: Coupe

Seats: 2

Doors: 2

Engine:

Power: 310 hp @ 7400 rpm.

Power per litre: 104 hp/l

Torque: 311 nm @ 5950 rpm.

Engine Model/Code: m 196 S

Engine displacement: 2982

Number of cylinders: 8

Engine configuration: Inline

Number of valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel injection system: Direct injection

Engine aspiration: Naturally aspirated Engine

Valvetrain: DOHC

Engine layout: Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder Bore: 78 mm

Piston Stroke: 78 mm

Compression ratio: 9:1

Maximum engine speed: 7800 rpm.

Performance:

Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: 30 l/100 km

Maximum speed: 284 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio: 3.6 kg/Hp, 277.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio: 3.6 kg/Nm, 278.4 Nm/tonne

Space:

Kerb Weight (kg): 1117

Fuel tank capacity: 155 l

dimensions:

Length: 4350 mm

Width: 1750 mm

Height: 1210 mm

wheelbase: 2370 mm

Front track: 1330 mm

Rear (Back) track: 1380 mm

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: 5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes: Drum, 350 mm

Rear brakes: Drum, 275 mm

Steering type: Worm-reduction unit

Tires size: Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16

Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 16

Front suspension: Double wishbone