Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (W 196 S) is a two-seat sports racing car that took part in the 1955 World Sportscar Championship before a catastrophic crash and fire at Le Mans later that year ended its domination prematurely. The car was designated "SL-R", which was later condensed to "SLR". Technically, the W 196 S is based on the W 196 R, but has a slightly different engine, displacing 3 litres.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2005 |
| Body type | Convertible |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (from registration data). 8 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 l · 6-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 168 km/h | – | – |
| 2.7 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 113 km/h | – | – |
| 2.9 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 145 km/h | – | – |
| 2.9 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 197 km/h | – | – |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 226 km/h | – | – |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3.0 l · 5-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Generations
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.