Mercedes-Benz 300SL
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a two-seat sports car that was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1954 to 1957 as a gullwinged coupé and from 1957 to 1963 as a roadster. The road going 1954 fuel injected 300 SL (W198) traces its origins to the company's original 1952 300 SL carburetted racing car, the Mercedes-Benz W194. As one of the first automobiles, it was equipped with a mechanical direct gasoline fuel-injection system that increased the power output of its three-liter overhead camshaft slanted straight-six engine over that of it predecessor that was successful in racing.
| Manufacturer | Daimler-Benz |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1954 |
| Body type | Convertible |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz 300SL (from registration data). 3 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 1990–1993 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 14.5 l/100 km | 1990–1993 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 1991 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz 300SL in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.