Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1.0 Open body Europe 300 SL MT, Configuration
| Volume | 3.0 l |
| Power | 215 hp |
| Consumption | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 2 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 150 mm |
| Front tires | 185/90 R15 |
| Rear tires | 185/90 R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | March 1962 — February 1963 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 2,996 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 10.00 With |
| Maximum speed | 235 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 150 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Motorist emergency kit
| Partial-size spare wheel | |
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,570 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,790 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,300 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.500 m |
| Front track width | 1,385 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,435 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,330 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 330 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,660 kg |
| Specific gravity | 6.19 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 100 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.54 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 215 hp |
| Maximum power | 158 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,800 |
| Maximum torque | 275.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 28.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,600 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 8.55 |
| Cylinder diameter | 85.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 88.000 mm |
| Valve drive | SOHC |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 12.50 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Electric power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.3400 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.9700 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.3899 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 2.7300 |
| Main gear | 3.6400 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, with swing axle shafts |
| Rear stabilizer |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 15X5.5J |
| Rear discs | 15X5.5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 185/90 R15 |
| Rear wheels | 185/90 R15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Parking brake | Manual |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Heated rear window |
Roof
| Soft top | ? |
| Hardtop |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Interior electrical package
| Electric front windows |
Comfort
Audio systems
| Radio |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors |