Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic Technical information

General information
4966 cm3 306 hp 225 kW 6.5 sec 250 , Electronically limited km/h 1815 kg 4001 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Mercedes-Benz
Model :	SL
Generation :	SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Engine / modification :	SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
Production start :	1998 year
Production end :	2001 year
Coupe type :	Roadster
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	2
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
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 3
Performance
Power :	306 hp \| 225 kW
Max power in :	5600 rpm.
Maximum speed :	250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	6.5 sec
Torque :	460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M 113.961
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	4966 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	8 l
Coolant :	13 l
Fuel System :
Valvetrain :	SOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	3
Compression ratio :	10
Piston Stroke :	84 mm
Cylinder Bore :	97 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	4499 mm \| 177.1 in
Width :	1812 mm \| 71.3 in
Height :	1300 mm \| 51.2 in
Wheelbase :	2515 mm \| 99.0 in
Front track :	1535 mm \| 60.4 in
Rear (Back) track :	1525 mm \| 60.0 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	265 l
Max weight :	2210 kg \| 4872 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1815 kg \| 4001 lbs
Steering type :	Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) :	10.7 m
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	245/45 R 17 W
Wheel rims size :	8.25 J x 17 H 2
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