Compare: Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1955 Coupe 310 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

300 SLR

Generation

300 SLR Coupe (W196S)

Modification (Engine)

3.0 (310 Hp)

Start of production

1955 year

End of production

1955 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

30 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

284 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

310 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Torque

311 Nm @ 5950 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

7800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 196 S

Engine displacement

2982 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

78 mm

Piston Stroke

78 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1117 kg

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

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Drum, 350 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 275 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16, Rear wheel tires: 205/90 R16

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 16, Rear wheel rims: 16