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1954 3.0 (280 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

300 SLR

Modification

3.0 (280 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1955

End of production

1955

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

155 l 40.95 US gal
34.1 UK gal

Engine displacement

2982 cm³ 181.97 cu. In.

Power

310 hp (at 7400 rpm)

Torque

311 Nm (at 5950 rpm) 229.38 lb. ft (at 5950 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

284 km/h 176 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1117 kg 2462.6 lbs

Length

4350 mm 171.26 in

Width

1750 mm 68.9 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

16

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

30 l/100 km 7.84 US mpg
9.42 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

284 km/h 176 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 196 S

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Direct injection

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2982 cm³ 181.97 cu. In.

Power

310 hp (at 7400 rpm)

Torque

311 Nm (at 5950 rpm) 229.38 lb. ft (at 5950 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

78 mm 3.07 in

Piston Stroke

78 mm 3.07 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

DOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4350 mm 171.26 in

Width

1750 mm 68.9 in

Height

1210 mm 47.64 in

Wheelbase

2370 mm 93.31 in

Front track

1330 mm 52.36 in

Rear (Back) track

1380 mm 54.33 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Drum, 350 mm

- Rear

Drum, 275 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Torsion

Tire size

- Front

175/95 R16

- Rear

205/90 R16

Wheel rims

16

Rear wheel rims

16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1117 kg 2462.6 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Coupe (W196S) 3.0 (280 Hp) is made in 1954 1955 1956