What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S)? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 30 l/100 km 7.84 US mpg 9.42 UK mpg 3.33 km/l |
How fast is the car, 1955 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 284 km/h | 176.47 mph |
How much power, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe 1955 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 310 Hp, 311 Nm 229.38 lb.-ft. |
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe 1955 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 3.0 l 2982 cm3 181.97 cu. in. |
How many cylinders, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 8, Inline |
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) Coupe 1955 3.0 (310 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
How long is this vehicle, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe? | 4350 mm 171.26 in. |
How wide is the vehicle, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe? | 1750 mm 68.9 in. |
What is the curb weight, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 1117 kg 2462.56 lbs. |
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
General information | |
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Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 300 SLR |
Generation | 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) |
Modification (Engine) | 3.0 (310 Hp) |
Start of production | 1955 year |
End of production | 1955 year |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Body type | Coupe |
Seats | 2 |
Doors | 2 |
Performance specs | |
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 30 l/100 km
7.84 US mpg 9.42 UK mpg 3.33 km/l |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Maximum speed | 284 km/h 176.47 mph |
Weight-to-power ratio | 3.6 kg/Hp, 277.5 Hp/tonne |
Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.6 kg/Nm, 278.4 Nm/tonne |
Engine specs | |
Power | 310 Hp @ 7400 rpm. |
Power per litre | 104 Hp/l |
Torque | 311 Nm @ 5950 rpm. 229.38 lb.-ft. @ 5950 rpm. |
Maximum engine speed | 7800 rpm. |
Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
Engine Model/Code | M 196 S |
Engine displacement | 2982 cm3 181.97 cu. in. |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Engine configuration | Inline |
Cylinder Bore | 78 mm 3.07 in. |
Piston Stroke | 78 mm 3.07 in. |
Compression ratio | 9:1 |
Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
Fuel injection system | Direct injection |
Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
Valvetrain | DOHC |
Space, Volume and weights | |
Kerb Weight | 1117 kg 2462.56 lbs. |
Fuel tank capacity | 155 l 40.95 US gal | 34.1 UK gal |
Dimensions | |
Length | 4350 mm 171.26 in. |
Width | 1750 mm 68.9 in. |
Height | 1210 mm 47.64 in. |
Wheelbase | 2370 mm 93.31 in. |
Front track | 1330 mm 52.36 in. |
Rear (Back) track | 1380 mm 54.33 in. |
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 | 5 gears, manual transmission |
Front suspension | Double wishbone |
Front brakes | Drum, 350 mm |
Rear brakes | Drum, 275 mm |
Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
Tires size | Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16 Rear wheel tires: 205/90 R16 |
Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 16 Rear wheel rims: 16 |