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1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe 1955

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S)?Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
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

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) 1955 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-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 typeCoupe
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 brakesDrum, 350 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 275 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Tires size Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16
Rear wheel tires: 205/90 R16
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 16
Rear wheel rims: 16