
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S)? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy, 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 the car, 1955 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 284 km/h | 176.47 mph |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe 1955 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 310 Hp, 311 Nm 229.38 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe 1955 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 3.0 l 2982 cm3 181.97 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 8, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, 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. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe? | 4350 mm 171.26 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe? | 1750 mm 68.9 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 1117 kg 2462.56 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
| 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 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| 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 176.47 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. 229.38 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1117 kg 2462.56 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 |
| 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 |