Mercedes 300 SL
| Mercedes 300 SL (W 198) | |
| Engine | In-line six-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2996 cm³ |
| Bore * stroke | 85 * 88 mm |
| Compression | 8,55 : 1 |
| Engine control | OHC (chain) |
| Mixture preparation | Petrol-direct injection |
| Tank capacity | 100 liter |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Torque | 275 Nm at 4600 rpm |
| Max. power | 158 kW (215 HP) |
| Rated speed | 5900 rpm |
| Powertrain | Front engine with rear drive |
| Clutch | Single disc, dry |
| Transmission | Four-speed, floor-mounted shifter |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm |
| Front suspension | Triangle-transverse arm |
| Rear suspension | Single joint-swing axle |
| Steering | Ball |
| Brakes f/r | Drums, since 1961 discs |
| Tyres | 6.50 - 15 |
| Body design | Friedrich Geiger |
| Length | 4570 mm |
| Width | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1300 mm |
| Basic weight | 1290 kg |
| Top speed | 225 - 260 km/h dependent on rear axle ratio |
| Sales price | Approx. 29.000 DM |
| Intro | New York 1954 (prototype) |
| Manufactured | 1954 - 1957 |
| -> Gullwings <- |
Take a look at the tubular space frame in figure 4. It is with its protruding, side sillboards skillfully covered by thewing doors. For easier entry/exit the steering wheel can be folded down. About the frame is drawn sheet steel and aluminum in many places. Optionally, there is also only aluminum, but just realised in 28 bodies.
| 1400 built, only 80 remained in Germany ... |
| 300 SL as sports car of the century? |