Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 16.2 l/100 km | 14.5 mpg US | 17.4 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 8.8 l/100 km | 26.7 mpg US | 32.1 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 sec. The maximum speed is 240 km/h | 149 mph.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Technical information

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) General information
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Model : SL
Generation : SL (R129)
Engine / modification : 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)
Production start : 1988 year
Production end : 1993 year
Coupe type : Roadster
Num. of Doors : 2
Num. of seats : 2
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 16.2 l/100 km | 14.5 mpg US | 17.4 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 8.8 l/100 km | 26.7 mpg US | 32.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 80 l | 21.1 US gallons | 17.6 UK gallons
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Performance
Power : 231 hp | 170 kW
Max power in : 6300 rpm.
Maximum speed : 240 km/h | 149 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 8.4 sec
Torque : 272 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 2960 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 7.5 l
Coolant : 11.5 l
Fuel System :
Position of cylinders : Inline
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 10
Piston Stroke : 80.2 mm
Cylinder Bore : 88.5 mm
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) 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
Rear suspension : Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Max weight : 2130 kg | 4696 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1690-1740 kg
Steering type : Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 225/55 R16
Wheel rims size : 8J x 16

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