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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
General information | |
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| Model | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster |
| Year | 1961 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 53 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Max power | 218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 275.00 Nm (28.0 kgf-m or 202.8 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 8.6:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 85.1 x 88.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 10.0 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1640 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4290 litres (1,133 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (452.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks, 290 mm |
| Rear brakes | , 260 mm |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1329 kg (2,929.9 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4530 mm (178.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1780 mm (70.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1310 mm (51.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 100.0 litres (26.42 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
