Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 300 SLR 1955–1955
1st Generation (W196 S)General information
Number of doors2
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine2982 cm3 Gasoline
Power310 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Germany
GermanySpecifications
Engine
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)231 kW
Capacity2982 cm3
Engine power310 hp
Maximum torque311 N*m
Engine power314 PS
Turnover of maximum torque5950 RPM
Cylinder bore78.0 mm
Stroke cycle78.0 mm
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio9
Injection typedirect injection (direct)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine modelM 196 S
Boost typenone
Bodywork
Full weight1050 kg
Height1100 mm
Front track width1330 mm
Back track width1380 mm
Width1740 mm
Wheel size175/95/R16, 205/90/R16
Number of seater2
Wheelbase2370 mm
Length4300 mm
Curb weight901 kg
Body typeSpeedster
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Fuel tank capacity167 l
Max speed300 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km30.0 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.7 s
Fuel98
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion
Back suspensionSemi-independent, torsion
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