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1961 Mercedes-Benz W198

GermanyGasoline2WDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1961
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
Mercedes-Benz emblem
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 Standard1957–1963
Generation
W198
Year
Powertrain
300 SL Roadster Manual
Horsepower
225 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed