Comparison Ford Shelby I GT 350R 4.7 V8 (355 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp)
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Shelby | SL |
| Generation: | Shelby I | SL Coupe (W198) |
| Engine / modification: | GT 350R 4.7 V8 (355 Hp) | 300 SL (215 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1965 year | 1954 year |
| Production end: | 1970 year | 1957 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.47 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 61 l | 100 l |
| Power: | 355 hp | 215 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 260 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | |
| Torque: | 475 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 198.980 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4727 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 15 l | |
| Coolant: | 15.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.6 | 8.55 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72.89 mm | 88 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 4 |
| Length: | 4613 mm | 4520 mm |
| Width: | 1732 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2743 mm | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1435 mm | 1385 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1448 mm | 1435 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1515 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1165 kg | 1295 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.5 m |
| Tire size: | 165/90 R 15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 5 K x 15 |