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| 2 | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - Technical data |  |  |
| 3 | Mercedes-Benz | 300 SL "Gullwing" (W198 I) | 300 SL Roadster (W198 II) |
| 4 | Produced: | 1954–1957 | 1957–1963 |
| 5 | Engine: | M198 inline-6-cylinder engine (four-stroke), front-mounted | M198 inline-6-cylinder engine (four-stroke), front-mounted |
| 6 | Bore x Stroke: | 85 mm × 88 mm (3.35 in × 3.46 in) | 85 mm × 88 mm (3.35 in × 3.46 in) |
| 7 | Displacement: | 182.8 cu in (2,996 cc) | 182.8 cu in (2,996 cc) |
| 8 | Max. Power: | 220 hp (164 kW) @ 5800 rpm | 240 hp (179 kW) @ 6100 rpm @8.55: 1 comp |
| 9 | Max. Torque: | 206 lb⋅ft (279 N⋅m) @ 4900 rpm; | 217 lb⋅ft (294 N⋅m) @ 4800 rpm @8.55: 1 comp |
| 10 | Compression ratio | 8.55: 1 | 8.55: 1 or 9.5:1 |
| 11 | Fuel feed: | Mechanical direct fuel injection, Bosch injection pump | Mechanical direct fuel injection, Bosch injection pump |
| 12 | Fuel tank capacity: | 130 L (34.3 US gal) | 100 L (26.4 US gal) |
| 13 | Valvetrain: | SOHC, duplex chain, 2 valves per cylinder | SOHC, duplex chain, 2 valves per cylinder |
| 14 | Cooling: | Water | Water |
| 15 | 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) |
| 16 | Electrical system: | 12 volt | 12 volt |
| 17 | Front suspension: | Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilizing bar | Double wishbones, coil springs, stabilizing bar |
| 18 | Rear suspension: | High-pivot swing axle, radius arms, coil springs | Low-pivot swing axle, transverse compensating spring, coil springs |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | Steering: | Recirculating ball steering | Recirculating ball steering |
| 21 | Body structure: | Sheet steel/aluminum or aluminum (29 cars built) on steel tube space frame | Sheet steel/aluminum on steel tube space frame |
| 22 | Dry weight: | 1,310 kg (2,888 lb) | 1,420 kg (3,131 lb) (hardtop + 40 kg (88 lb)) |
| 23 | Loaded weight: | 1,555 kg (3,428 lb) | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb), from 1961 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) |
| 24 | 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) |
| 25 | Wheelbase: | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) | 2,400 mm (94.5 in) |
| 26 | Length: | 4,520 mm (178 in) | 4,570 mm (180 in) |
| 27 | Width: | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) | 1,790 mm (70.5 in) |
| 28 | Height: | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) | 1,300 mm (51.2 in) |
| 29 | Tyre/Tire sizes: | 6.50–15 Supersport | 6.70–15 Supersport |
| 30 | 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" |
| 31 | Fuel Consumption (estimate): | 17 L/100 km (17 mpg‑imp; 14 mpg‑US) | 17 L/100 km (17 mpg‑imp; 14 mpg‑US) |
| 32 | 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.