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1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198)?Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp)?9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
How fast is the car, 1954 SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp)?260 km/h | 161.56 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe 1954 300 SL (215 Hp)?215 Hp, 275 Nm
202.83 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe 1954 300 SL (215 Hp)?3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (215 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) Coupe 1954 300 SL (215 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe?4520 mm
177.95 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp)?1295 kg
2854.99 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp)?1515 kg
3340 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1954 Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL Coupe (W198)
Modification (Engine) 300 SL (215 Hp)
Start of production August, 1954 year
End of production May, 1957 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.5 sec
Maximum speed 260 km/h 161.56 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6 kg/Hp, 166 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.7 kg/Nm, 212.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 71.8 Hp/l
Torque 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 202.83 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 198.980
Engine displacement 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio 8.55
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 15.5 l 16.38 US qt | 13.64 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1295 kg 2854.99 lbs.
Max. weight 1515 kg 3340 lbs.
Max load 220 kg 485.02 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4520 mm 177.95 in.
Width 1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track 1385 mm 54.53 in.
Rear (Back) track 1435 mm 56.5 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm 5.12 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.5 m 37.73 ft.
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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size 165/90 R 15
Wheel rims size5 K x 15