Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1954–1963
W198No photos yet3.0 MT (215 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine2996 cm3 Gasoline
Power212 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Germany
GermanySpecifications
Engine
Max power (kW)158 kW
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power212 hp
Engine power215 PS
Maximum torque274 N*m
Capacity2996 cm3
Turnover of maximum torque4600 RPM
Max power at RPM5800 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Cylinder bore85.0 mm
Compression ratio8.55
Stroke cycle88.0 mm
Injection typedirect injection (direct)
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codeM198
Engine modelM198
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Bodywork
Height1300 mm
Curb weight1310 kg
Front track width1385 mm
Back track width1435 mm
Clearance155 mm
Full weight1555 kg
Width1790 mm
Number of seater2
Wheelbase2400 mm
Length4520 mm
Body typeCoupe
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.3 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.2 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.8 l
Fuel tank capacity130 l
Max speed235 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.5 s
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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