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Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse

1958 – 1963 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse dates from the 1950s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1958 to 1963. It came in a single version, the 3.0L 4MT with 215 hp. Top speed is 250 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse
Body styleNot specified
Production1958 – 1963
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power215 hp
0–100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy12.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.0L 4MT (215 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 215 hp 8.9 s 250 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
158 KW @ 5800 RPM215 HP @ 5800 RPM212 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
203 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM275 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
6.50-15

Dimensions

Length
179.9 in (4569 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track
55/57 in (1,397/1,448 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
5 in (127 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.44

Weight

Unladen Weight
3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3659 lbs (1660 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km
Length4,569 mm
Width1,791 mm
Height1,300 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight1,370 kg
Torque275 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.