Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1954 - 1963, Coupe, Convertible

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class W198

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL-Class
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1954
Production End 1963

Characteristics Mercedes-Benz SL-Class W198

Bodywork

Back track width 1435 mm
Body type Coupe
Clearance 155 mm
Curb weight 1310 kg
Front track width 1385 mm
Full weight 1555 kg
Height 1300 mm
Length 4520 mm
Number of seater 2
Wheelbase 2400 mm
Width 1790 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 2996 cm3
Compression ratio 8.55
Cylinder bore 85.0 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine code M198
Engine model M198
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 215 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type direct injection (direct)
Max power (kW) 158 kW
Max power at RPM 5800 RPM
Maximum torque 274 N*m
Number of cylinders 6
Stroke cycle 88.0 mm
Timing belt SOHC
Turnover of maximum torque 4600 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 4

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.5 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.8 l
Fuel tank capacity 130 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.3 l
Max speed 235 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.2 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Independent, spring
Front brakes drum
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Car class S
Country Germany
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

1
engines
2
modifications

Petrol

2 variants
3.0 L, 215 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: M198 Body: Coupe, Roadster
3.0 MT (215 hp)
1954 – 1963
3.0 MT RWD (215 hp)
1954 – 1963
3.0 L, 225 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: M198 Body: Roadster
3.0 MT (225 hp)
1954 – 1963