Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1957 Roadster 215 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL Roadster (W198 II)

Modification (Engine)

300 SL (215 Hp)

Start of production

May, 1957

End of production

February, 1963

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.2 kg/Hp, 161.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.8 kg/Nm, 206.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

215 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

71.8 Hp/l

Torque

275 Nm @ 4600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 198.980

Engine displacement

2996 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm

Piston Stroke

88 mm

Compression ratio

8.55

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

15 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

15.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1330 kg

Max. weight

1660 kg

Max load

330 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

Ride height (ground clearance)

130 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.5 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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 suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

165/90 R 15

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 15