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Mercedes-Benz SL300 sl roadster
W198 (1957–1963) · Gasoline · Needs verification
- 01Make
- 02Model
- 03Generation
- 04Powertrain
- 05Equipment
- Power
- 240 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- 0–60 mph
- 8.8 s
- Combined economy
- Not listed
Equipment & packages
No package breakdown listed for this version.
Overview
- Production start
- 1957
- Production end
- 1963
- Brand country
- Germany
- Vehicle class
- Sports car
- Size class
- Midsize
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Steering side
- Left-hand drive
Powertrain
- Engine type
- Gasoline
- Engine position
- Front
- Engine volume
- Needs verification
- Displacement
- 3.0 L
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Engine power
- 240 hp
- Engine torque
- 217 lb-ft
- Cylinders
- 6
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Fuel system
- Mechanical fuel injection
- Compression ratio
- 8.55
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Transmission
- 4-speed manual
- Gears
- 4
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 177.2 in
- Width
- 68.9 in
- Height
- 51.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 94.5 in
- Fuel tank
- 18.5 US gal
- Curb weight
- Needs verification
Performance & economy
- 0–60 mph
- 8.8 s
- Top speed
- 140 mph
- Fuel type
- Premium unleaded (required)
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent
- Rear suspension
- Independent
- Front brakes
- Drum
- Rear brakes
- Drum
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