Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Technical data

Mercedes-Benz
300 SL "Gullwing" (W198 I)
300 SL Roadster (W198 II)
Produced:
1954–1957
1957–1963
Engine:
M198 inline-6-cylinder engine (four-stroke), front-mounted
M198 inline-6-cylinder engine (four-stroke), front-mounted
Bore x Stroke:
85 mm × 88 mm (3.35 in × 3.46 in)
85 mm × 88 mm (3.35 in × 3.46 in)
Displacement:
182.8 cu in (2,996 cc)
182.8 cu in (2,996 cc)
Max. Power:
220 hp (164 kW) @ 5800 rpm
240 hp (179 kW) @ 6100 rpm @8.55: 1 comp
Max. Torque:
206 lb⋅ft (279 N⋅m) @ 4900 rpm;
217 lb⋅ft (294 N⋅m) @ 4800 rpm @8.55: 1 comp
Compression ratio
8.55: 1
8.55: 1 or 9.5:1
Fuel feed:
Mechanical direct fuel injection, Bosch injection pump
Mechanical direct fuel injection, Bosch injection pump
Fuel tank capacity:
130 L (34.3 US gal)
100 L (26.4 US gal)
Valvetrain:
SOHC, duplex chain, 2 valves per cylinder
SOHC, duplex chain, 2 valves per cylinder
Cooling:
Water
Water
Gearbox:
4-speed manual rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.64:1 (on request 3.25:1, 3.42:1, 3.89:1 or 4.11:1)
4-speed manual rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.64:1 (on request 3.25:1, 3.42:1, 3.89:1 or 4.11:1)
Electrical system:
12 volt
12 volt
Front suspension:
Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilizing bar
Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilizing bar
Rear suspension:
High-pivot swing axle, radius arms, coil springs
Low-pivot swing axle, transverse compensating spring, coil springs
Brakes:
Drum brakes Ø 260 mm (10.2 in), power assisted
Drum brakes Ø 260 mm (10.2 in), power assisted from March 1961: disc brakes front and rear Ø 290 mm (11.4 in), power assisted
Steering:
Recirculating ball steering
Recirculating ball steering
Body structure:
Sheet steel/aluminum or aluminum (29 cars built) on steel tube space frame
Sheet steel/aluminum on steel tube space frame
Dry weight:
1,310 kg (2,888 lb)
1,420 kg (3,131 lb) (hardtop + 40 kg (88 lb))
Loaded weight:
1,555 kg (3,428 lb)
1,560 kg (3,439 lb), from 1961 1,660 kg (3,660 lb)
Track front/ rear:
1,385 mm (54.5 in) 1,435 mm (56.5 in)
1,398 mm (55.0 in) 1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Wheelbase:
2,400 mm (94.5 in)
2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length:
4,520 mm (178 in)
4,570 mm (180 in)
Width:
1,790 mm (70.5 in)
1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height:
1,300 mm (51.2 in)
1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Tyre/Tire sizes:
6.50–15 Supersport
6.70–15 Supersport
Top speed:
235 km/h (146 mph) (3.64:1) 250 km/h (155 mph) (3.42:1) 260 km/h (162 mph) (3.25:1)
"according to axle ratio"
Fuel Consumption (estimate):
17 L/100 km (17 mpg‑imp; 14 mpg‑US)
17 L/100 km (17 mpg‑imp; 14 mpg‑US)
Price Germany USA:
DM 29,000 $6,820
DM 32,500 (Hardtop: + DM 1,500) $ 10,950 (Hardtop: + $178)

Question: When was the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL produced?
Answer: The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL W 198 was produced from 1954 to 1963.