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1959 Mercedes-Benz W198
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W198
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
W198
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
300 SL Roadster Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
225 hp
Power (kW)
165 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
Dimensions
Length
4,570 mm
(179.9 in)
Width
1,790 mm
(70.5 in)
Height
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
(94.5 in)
Curb weight
1,420 kg
(3,131 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
Displacement
2,996 cc
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
100 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
17 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,398 mm
(55.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,448 mm
(57.0 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Ground Clearance
130 mm
(5.1 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Gross Weight
1,560 kg
(3,439 lb)
Cargo Capacity
140 kg
(309 lb)
W198
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Convertible
Variant
W198 Standard
1957–1963
Generation
W198
Year
1959
Powertrain
300 SL Roadster Manual
Horsepower
225 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
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Convertible
2WD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
