Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 1958 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR |
| Year: | 1958 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 8 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2981 ccm |
| Max power: | 302 PS (223 kW) at 7500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 272 Nm at 4600 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 85 x 88 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Overall length: | 4580 mm (180.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1800 mm (70.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 71 litres (18.76 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |






















