Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 1960 specs
General information
Model: | Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster |
Year: | 1960 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 2996 ccm |
Max power: | 241 PS (178 kW) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 271 Nm at 4600 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 7.6:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 85 x 88 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Lubrication system: | Dry sump |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 217 km/h (134.8 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 10 seconds |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1739 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4160 litres (1099 gallons) |
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Drums |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Front tire dimensions: | 7.00-20 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 6.70-13 |
Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1386 kg (3055.6 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4530 mm (178.3 inches) |
Overall width: | 1800 mm (70.9 inches) |
Overall height: | 1310 mm (51.6 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2410 mm (94.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 100 litres (26.42 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |