Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 30 l/100 km | 7.8 mpg US | 9.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) Technical information
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) General information | |
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| 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 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) 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 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) 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. |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) 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 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) 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 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16 |
| Wheel rims size : | Front wheel rims: R16 |