FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1995, Sep
End of production
1998, June
Emission standard
Euro 2
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
80
l
21.13
US gal
17.6
UK gal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
320 hp (at 5600 rpm)
Torque
470 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 346.65 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1835 kg 4045.5 lbs
Length
4499 mm 177.13 in
Width
1812 mm 71.34 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
8 J x 16 H 2
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
16
l/100 km
14.7
US mpg
17.66
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.6
l/100 km
24.5
US mpg
29.43
UK mpg
- Combined
11.5
l/100 km
20.45
US mpg
24.56
UK mpg
Emission standard
Euro 2
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
6.5 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.2 sec
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32 - 0.4
Engine Model
M 119.972
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
320 hp (at 5600 rpm)
Torque
470 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 346.65 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in
Compression ratio
11
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
15
l
15.9
US qt
13.2
UK qt
Length
4499 mm 177.13 in
Width
1812 mm 71.34 in
Height
1303 mm 51.3 in
Wheelbase
2515 mm 99.02 in
Front track
1535 mm 60.43 in
Rear (Back) track
1523 mm 59.96 in
Turning diameter
10.7 m 35.1 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Ventilated discs
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
- Rear
Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Tire size
- Front
225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rims
8 J x 16 H 2
Kerb weight
1835 kg 4045.5 lbs
Max. weight
2230 kg 4916.3 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
265 l 9.36 cu ft
- Max. roof load
395 kg 870.8 lbs
