Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster - W 198 II - 1957 Serial number: 198042 75000261 Engine: in-line front longitudinally mounted six-cylinder, cast iron cylinder block and aluminium head M 1981 #198980750027 Bore x stroke: 85 x 88 mm Capacity: 2 996 cc Timing gear: chain driven SOHC Intake: mechanical direct-injection Bosch with six-piston pump Compression ratio: 8.55:1 Maximum power: 215 bhp @ 5 800 rpm Transmission: 4 ratio + R manual gearbox Chassis frame: tubular spaceframe in steel Body: in steel with aluminium bonnet and doors Front suspension: independent, double wishbones, coil springs, antiroll bar and telescopic shocks Rear suspension: independent, swing axles, coil springs, antiroll bar and telescopic shocks Wheelbase: 2 400 mm Front track: 1 398 mm Rear track: 1 448 mm Dry weight: 1 420 kg (+ 40 kg for the hardtop if fitted) Brakes: 4 drums hydraulic Wheels: 15" steel discs Tyres: 205/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX Performance: up to 250 kph (156 mph) depending on final ratio Production: 1 858 roadsters from May 1957 to February 1963 See Lot 13 for the model story The 300 SL Roadster offered here is finished in mustard yellow with a green hood (soft top) and green leather interior. The recorded mileage is 622 km (388 miles) since a full restoration. The car is in concours condition and its engine bay is really a beauty. We noticed a fish-tail exhaust pipe, white steering wheel and knob, ogive-shaped mirrors made by Talbot in Berlin. This car had been recently driven. A superb example of these much looked for 300 SL Roadsters. European title Owner's manual Spare parts catalogue € 160/200 000