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1957 Mercedes-Benz W198
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1957
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W198
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
W198
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
300 SL Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
215 hp
Power (kW)
158 kW
Torque
274 Nm (202 lb-ft)
Top speed
260 km/h
(162 mph)
0–60 mph
9.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,520 mm
(178.0 in)
Width
1,490 mm
(58.7 in)
Height
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
1,310 kg
(2,888 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
85 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
88 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
2,996 cc
8.55 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
130 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
17 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,385 mm
(54.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,435 mm
(56.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance
130 mm
(5.1 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Grand Tourer
British Classification
Grand Tourer
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Gross Weight
1,555 kg
(3,428 lb)
Cargo Capacity
245 kg
(540 lb)
W198
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Coupe
Variant
W198 Standard
1954–1957
Generation
W198
Year
1957
Powertrain
300 SL Manual
Horsepower
215 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Coupe
2WD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
