| Competition Page | 1962 PCS Book |
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz Class: B Model: 300 SL Roadster ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2-Seater Roadster Dry Weight: 2750 lbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ENGINE: Type .............. 6 cyl ohc in line Bore & stroke ..... 3.35" x 3.47" Capacity .......... 2996 cc Comp ratio ........ 8.55:1, 9.5:1 Head material ..... Light Metal Port size ......... Intake 2.356" sq; Exhaust 1.557" sq Piston material ... Light Metal Piston weight ..... 1.52 lbs Timing data: Intake .... Open 54° BTDC, Close 92° ABDC Exhaust ... Open 74° BBDC, Close 36° ATDC Valve lift: ....... 0.37" (intake), 0.33" (exhaust) Valve head dia: Intake .... 1.93" Exhaust ... 1.65" Valve spring ...... Carburation ....... Fuel Injection (Bosch #PES6K170/320R3) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN: Ratios: 1 3.34 2 1.97 3 1.39 4 1.0 5 Final drive ratios: 3.89 (35/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CHASSIS Wheelbase ................... 94.48" Track dimension, front ...... 55" Track dimension, rear ....... 57" Shock absorber .............. Telescopic Steering ratio .............. 16.7 Brakes ...................... Tire size ................... 6.70 x 15, 6.50 x 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Alternate axle ratios: 3.25(39/12), 3.42(41/12), 3.64(40/11), 4.11(38/9)