Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Coupe
Doors
2
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
158 / 215
Displacement (ccm)
2996
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Range SL-Class
Generation 121 B II/198/198 II
Model series 300 SL (198) Coupé (1954 - 1957)
Engine version 300 SL Coupé
Car body type Coupe
Number of seats 2
Number of doors 2
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 08.1954
Model end date 05.1957
PERFORMANCE Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
Maximum power (kW) 158
Maximum power (HP) 215
Acceleration (s) 10
Top speed (km/h) 260
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 100,0 l
Fuel consumption combined 9,5 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
Torque 275
Number of gears 4
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 6
Fuel injection type Direct injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 2996
Power / torque 158 kW (215 HP) / 275 Nm
Power (KW) 158
Power (HP) 215
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 2996 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5800 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 4600 RPM
TRANSMISSION Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 4
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
Length (mm) 4520
Width (mm) 1790
Height (mm) 1300
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Ground clearance (mm) 130 mm
Turning circle (m) 11,5 m
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1295
Gross weight (kg) 1515
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 220
BODY AND CHASSIS Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
Body type Coupe
Number of doors 2
Number of seats (normal) 2
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Drum
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 185/65R15V
EQUIPMENT Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
INTERIOR
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Metallic paint Series (included)
WARRANTY Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé 1954
Rust warranty none

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