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1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is the car, 1957 SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1957 300 SL (215 Hp)?215 Hp, 275 Nm
202.83 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1957 300 SL (215 Hp)?3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (215 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) Roadster 1957 300 SL (215 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4570 mm
179.92 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?1330 kg
2932.15 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?1660 kg
3659.67 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1957 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL Roadster (W198 II)
Modification (Engine) 300 SL (215 Hp)
Start of production May, 1957 year
End of production February, 1963 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.5 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.2 kg/Hp, 161.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.8 kg/Nm, 206.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 71.8 Hp/l
Torque 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 202.83 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 198.980
Engine displacement 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio 8.55:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 15.5 l 16.38 US qt | 13.64 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1330 kg 2932.15 lbs.
Max. weight 1660 kg 3659.67 lbs.
Max load 330 kg 727.53 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4570 mm 179.92 in.
Width 1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.49 in.
Front track 1398 mm 55.04 in.
Rear (Back) track 1448 mm 57.01 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 130 mm 5.12 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.5 m 37.73 ft.
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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent coil spring
Front brakesDrum
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size 165/90 R 15
Wheel rims size5.5J x 15