Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp)

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Technical information

General information
2960 cm3 190 hp 140 kW 9.3 sec 228 km/h 142 mph 1650-1700 kg Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Mercedes-Benz
Model :	SL
Generation :	SL (R129)
Engine / modification :	300 SL (190 Hp)
Production start :	1989 year
Production end :	1993 year
Coupe type :	Roadster
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	2
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	15.9 l/100 km \| 14.8 mpg US \| 17.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	8.5 l/100 km \| 27.7 mpg US \| 33.2 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :	10.3 l/100 km \| 22.8 mpg US \| 27.4 mpg UK
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient :	0.32-0.40
Fuel tank volume :	80 l \| 21.1 US gallons \| 17.6 UK gallons
Emission standard :	Euro 1
Performance
Power :	190 hp \| 140 kW
Max power in :	5700 rpm.
Maximum speed :	228 km/h \| 142 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	9.3 sec
Torque :	260 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M 103.984
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	2960 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	6.5 l
Coolant :	11.5 l
Fuel System :
Position of cylinders :	Inline
Valvetrain :	SOHC
Number of cylinders :	6
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	9.2
Piston Stroke :	80.2 mm
Cylinder Bore :	88.5 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	4470 mm \| 176.0 in
Width :	1812 mm \| 71.3 in
Height :	1303 mm \| 51.3 in
Wheelbase :	2515 mm \| 99.0 in
Front track :	1535 mm \| 60.4 in
Rear (Back) track :	1523 mm \| 60.0 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	265 l
Max weight :	2040-2090 kg
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1650-1700 kg
Steering type :	Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) :	10.7 m
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rims size :	8 J x 16 H 2
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