Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) /Coupe 1955 - 1955/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)?

30 l/100 km
7.8 US mpg
9.4 UK mpg
3.3 km/l

How fast is 1955 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)?

284 km/h | 176 mph

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe 1955 3.0 (310 Hp)?

310 Hp, 311 Nm
229 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe 1955 3.0 (310 Hp)?

3.0 l
2982 cm³
181.97 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1955 Mercedes-Benz 3.0 (310 Hp)?

8, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) Coupe 1955 3.0 (310 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe?

4350 mm
171.26 in.

What is the width of 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe?

1750 mm
68.9 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)?

1117 kg
2463 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

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

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

30 l/100 km 7.8 US mpg
9.4 UK mpg
3.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

284 km/h 176 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

3.6 kg/Hp, 277.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.6 kg/Nm, 278.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

310 Hp @ 7400 rpm.

Power per litre

104 Hp/l

Torque

311 Nm @ 5950 rpm. 229 lb.-ft. @ 5950 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

7800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 196 S

Engine displacement

2982 cm³ 181.97 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

78 mm 3.07 in.

Piston Stroke

78 mm 3.07 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1117 kg 2463 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

155 l 40.95 US gal | 34.1 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4350 mm 171.26 in.

Width

1750 mm 68.9 in.

Height

1210 mm 47.64 in.

Wheelbase

2370 mm 93.31 in.

Front track

1330 mm 52.36 in.

Rear (Back) track

1380 mm 54.33 in.

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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Drum, 350 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 275 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Tire size

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

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 16
Rear wheel rims: 16

Specs of Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) /1955/