Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1954–1963

W198

No photos yet3.0 MT (225 hp)

General information

Number of doors2

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

At a glance

Engine2996 cm3 Gasoline

Power225 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Series

Coupe Roadster

Trim

3.0 MT (215 PS)3.0 MT (225 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)165 kW

Valves per cylinder2

Engine power224 PS

Engine power225 hp

Maximum torque280 N*m

Capacity2996 cm3

Turnover of maximum torque4600 RPM

Max power at RPM5900 RPM

Number of cylinders6

Cylinder bore85.0 mm

Stroke cycle88.0 mm

Compression ratio9.5

Injection typedirect injection (direct)

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Engine codeM198

Engine modelM198

Boost typenone

Timing beltSOHC

Bodywork

Height1300 mm

Front track width1398 mm

Curb weight1420 kg

Back track width1448 mm

Clearance150 mm

Full weight1660 kg

Width1790 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2400 mm

Length4570 mm

Body typeRoadster

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity100 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.3 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km17.0 l

Max speed235 km/h

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.0 s

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.7 l

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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