Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp)

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) Technical information

General information
2982 cm3 310 hp 228 kW N/A 284 km/h 176 mph 1117 kg 2463 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Mercedes-Benz
Model :	300 SLR
Generation :	300 SLR Coupe (W196S)
Engine / modification :	3.0 (310 Hp)
Production start :	1955 year
Production end :	1955 year
Coupe type :	Coupe
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	2
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :	30 l/100 km \| 7.8 mpg US \| 9.4 mpg UK
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	155 l \| 40.9 US gallons \| 34.1 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	310 hp \| 228 kW
Max power in :	7400 rpm.
Maximum speed :	284 km/h \| 176 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :
Torque :	311 Nm @ 5950 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M 196 S
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	2982 cm3
Fuel System :	Direct injection
Maximum engine speed :	7800 rpm.
Position of cylinders :	Inline
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	9
Piston Stroke :	78 mm
Cylinder Bore :	78 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	4350 mm \| 171.3 in
Width :	1750 mm \| 68.9 in
Height :	1210 mm \| 47.6 in
Wheelbase :	2370 mm \| 93.3 in
Front track :	1330 mm \| 52.4 in
Rear (Back) track :	1380 mm \| 54.3 in
Front suspension :	Double wishbone
Rear suspension :	Torsion
Max weight :
Kerb Weight :	1117 kg \| 2463 lbs
Steering type :	Worm-reduction unit
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16
Wheel rims size :	Front wheel rims: R16
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