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
Power306 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Germany
GermanySpecifications
Engine
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)228 kW
Capacity2982 cm3
Engine power306 hp
Engine power310 PS
Maximum torque311 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque5950 RPM
Max power at RPM7400 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
Height1100 mm
Curb weight1117 kg
Front track width1330 mm
Back track width1380 mm
Width1740 mm
Number of seater2
Wheelbase2370 mm
Length4350 mm
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Fuel tank capacity155 l
Max speed284 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km30.0 l
Fuel98
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion
Back suspensionSemi-independent, torsion
Grades & features
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