Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (310 Hp) 1955

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.0 (310 Hp)

Start of production

1955 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1955 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1380 mm

Width

1750 mm

Height

1210 mm

Length

4350 mm

Front track

1330 mm

Wheelbase

2370 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

3.6 kg/Hp, 277.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.6 kg/Nm, 278.4 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

30 l

Maximum speed

284 km/h

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1117 kg

Fuel tank capacity

155 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Front brakes

Drum, 350 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 275 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 16Rear wheel rims: 16

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 175/95 R16Rear wheel tires: 205/90 R16

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 3.0 (310 Hp)