# Mercedes Benz SL (W198) 300 SL Gullwing Engine Technical Data
Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 6
Engine Code : M 198 I / 198.980
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Bosch mechanical direct fuel inj.
Lubrication : Dry sump
Coolant : Water
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity : 2996 cm3 or 182.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke : 85.00 x 88.00 mm
3.35 x 3.46 inches
Number of valves : 12 Valves
Aspiration : N/A
Compression Ratio : 9.5
Maximum power - Output - Horsepower : 225 PS or 222 bhp or 165 kW @ 5800 rpm
Maximum torque : 274 Nm or 202 lb.ft @ 4600 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds : 4 speed Manual
Mercedes Benz SL (W198) 300 SL Gullwing Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: 17 L/100km
17 mpg UK / 14 mpg US
Range : 588 Km or 365 miles
Fuel Tank Capacity : 100 L
22 UK gallons
26.4 US gallons
CO2 emissions : 396 g/Km (estimate)
Mercedes Benz SL (W198) 300 SL Gullwing Performance
Top Speed : 217 km/h or 135 Mph
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h) : 8.80 s
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : - s
Mercedes Benz SL (W198) 300 SL Gullwing Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight
Body : Coupe
Num. of Doors : 2
Wheelbase : 240 cm or 94.49 inches
Length : 457 cm or 179.92 inches
Width : 177.8 cm or 70 inches
Height : 130.2 cm or 51.26 inches
Front Axle : 138.4 cm or 54.49 inches
Rear Axle : 143.5 cm or 56.5 inches
Ground clearance : 12.7 cm / 5 inches
Max. Towing Capacity Weight : 0 Kg or 0 lbs
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : 0.380
Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : 2LS (260 mm)
Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions : LT-ALHS (260 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : -/- R-
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : -/- R-
Front Wheels Width : 5K"
Rear Wheels Width : 5K"
Curb Weight : 1420 kg OR 3131 lbs
Weight-Power Output Ratio : 6.3 kg/hp
Trunk / Boot capacity : - L
Steering : Recirculating ball. -
Front Suspension : Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilising bar
Rear Suspension : Low-pivot swing axle, transverse compensating spring, coil springs
Production number : 1371
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