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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe – 300 SL petrol

W198 · 198.040 · 158 kW / 215 hp

1954 - 1957 · Petrol · Engine code M 198.980

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1954 - 1957
Engine code
M 198.980
Engine size
2,996 cc (3 litres)
Engine power
215 hp (158 kW) at 5,800 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
275 Nm at 4,600 rpm
Cylinders
6, in a row (inline)
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Direct injection
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Valves
12 (2 per cylinder)
Valve system
SOHC
Bore x stroke
85 x 88 mm
Compression ratio
8.55:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
15 litres
Coolant
15.5 litres
Fuel tank
100 litres

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Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
4-speed manual
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
165/90 R15
Front brakes
Drums
Rear brakes
Drums
Steering
Recirculating ball
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Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Coil spring

Size and weight

Body style
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4,520 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,300 mm
Weight (empty)
1,295 kg
Ground clearance
130 mm
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Wheelbase
2,400 mm
Front track
1,385 mm
Rear track
1,435 mm
Turning circle
11.5 metres
Maximum weight (loaded)
1,515 kg
Load it can carry
220 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use, mixed driving
9.5 l/100 km (about 10.5 km per litre)
Top speed
260 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
10 seconds

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.