| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop |
| Type (Engine) | 300 SL (215 Hp) |
| Start of production | October, 1958 year |
| End of production | February, 1963 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 12-19 l/100 km 19.6 – 12.4 US mpg 23.5 – 14.9 UK mpg 8.3 – 5.3 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h 155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.4 kg/Hp, 156.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5 kg/Nm, 200.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 215 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 71.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 202.83 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 198.980, M 198.982 |
| Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 85 mm 3.35 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 88 mm 3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.55:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 15.5 l 16.38 US qt | 13.64 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1370 kg 3020.33 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1560-1660 kg 3439.21 – 3659.67 lbs. |
| Max load | 190-290 kg 418.88 – 639.34 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4570 mm 179.92 in. |
| Width | 1790 mm 70.47 in. |
| Height | 1300 mm 51.18 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm 94.49 in. |
| Front track | 1398 mm 55.04 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1448 mm 57.01 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.5 m 37.73 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Front brakes | Drum |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 165/90 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 15 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop 300 SL (215 Hp)? | 12-19 l/100 km 19.6 – 12.4 US mpg 23.5 – 14.9 UK mpg 8.3 – 5.3 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1958 SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop 300 SL (215 Hp)? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 10 sec 0-60 mph: 9.5 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1958 300 SL (215 Hp)? | 215 Hp, 275 Nm 202.83 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1958 300 SL (215 Hp)? | 3.0 l 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (215 Hp)? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop Roadster 1958 300 SL (215 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 4570 mm 179.92 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 1790 mm 70.47 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop 300 SL (215 Hp)? | 1370 kg 3020.33 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop 300 SL (215 Hp)? | 1560-1660 kg 3439.21 – 3659.67 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) Hardtop 300 SL (215 Hp)? | 4, manual transmission |
