Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194), 1952

Engine type:
M 194
Inlet valves:
1 inclined overhead valve per cylinder, actuated via finger follower
Ignition sequence:
1-5-3-6-2-4
No. of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / in line
Outlet valves:
1 inclined overhead valve per cylinder, actuated via finger follower
Configuration:
Front, longitudinal; 50° inclination to the left
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft, double roller chain drive
Ignition adjustment:
Automatically
Combustion principle:
Four-stroke Otto
Crankshaft:
7-bearing (friction bearings with steel backings)
Bore x Stroke:
85 x 88 mm
Fuel system:
3 Solex downdraft carburetors
Total displacement:
2996 cc
Spark plugs:
1 per cylinder, Bosch or Beru
Fuel supply:
2 mechanical pumps
Compression ratio:
8
Fuel tank capacity:
170 l
Maximum / output / rated output:
175 hp at 5200 /min
Fuel consumption:
20 l
Rated torque:
26 mkg
Cooling:
Water circulation cooling
Lubrication:
Dry-sump lubrication
Cylinders:
Gray cast iron block
Cylinder head:
Light alloy (aluminium), removable
Starter:
Bosch
Generator:
150 W
Battery:
12 V
Ignition:
Battery ignition
Ignition system:
Bosch

Hand brake:
Acting mechanically on rear wheels
Foot brake:
Acting on front- and rear wheels
Steering:
Recirculating-ball steering
Wheels:
Sheet-steel disc wheels, central mounting
Front tires:
6.70 x 15
Frame design:
Tubular space frame
Rear tires:
6.70 x 15
Front wheel suspension:
Double wishbone, coil springs, torsion bar stabilizer, telescopic shock absorbers
Drivetrain:
By cardan shaft to the rear axle
Rear wheel suspension:
Swing axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Brake system:
Hydraulically actuated
Front brakes:
Inside shoe brakes with air-cooled light-alloy drums
Rear brakes:
Inside shoe brakes with air-cooled light-alloy drums