The technology of the 300 SL
The technology of the 300 SL is based in part on the sedan Mercedes-Benz 300 (W 186 II), a car that has been liked to heads of state and industrialists and known as the "Adenauer Mercedes" is. The six-cylinder engine has been heavily modified and received, among other things, instead of a carburetor, direct petrol: at that time and long after a technical specialties. The end result was an output of 158 kW (215 hp). Thus, the 300 SL achieved depending rear translation up to 260 km / h
five rear axle
Five different translations were available: Standard equipment is 1:3,64, which is tailored especially to high acceleration and 235 km / h. An even better acceleration and offer 1:3,89 1:4,11. The translation 1:3,42 offers a higher top speed. This was further increased to 260 km / h - with the translation of 1:3.25. However, this "very reduced acceleration, making the car in city traffic is not as good to drive," says the seller information. In ten seconds to 100 km / h are achieved.
Consumption: 15 liters Fuel tank capacity 130 liters
Consumption contemporary autotesters determined with an average of 15 liters of gasoline. In the stern, a 100-gallon tank is housed, the surcharge will be extended to up to 130 liters.
The motor in a flat car ever took place, he was inclined 45 degrees to the left. But took the unit off the front passenger footwell something. The chassis is essentially the same type of car 300a, but sportier tuning. The first used drum brakes are designed for the sports-car performance. Only much later, in 1961, the Roadster, the 300 SL was disc brakes all round.
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