FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1998, June
End of production
2001, July
Emission standard
Euro 3
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
80
l
21.13
US gal
17.6
UK gal
Engine displacement
4966 cm³ 303.04 cu. In.
Power
306 hp (at 5600 rpm)
Torque
460 Nm (at 2700 rpm) 339.28 lb. ft (at 2700 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1815 kg 4001.4 lbs
Length
4499 mm 177.13 in
Width
1812 mm 71.34 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
8.25 J x 17 H 2
FULL SPECS
NEDC
- Urban
17.9
l/100 km
13.14
US mpg
15.78
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.6
l/100 km
24.5
US mpg
29.43
UK mpg
- Combined
12.7
l/100 km
18.52
US mpg
22.24
UK mpg
Emission standard
Euro 3
NEDC
300 g/km
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)
0.33 - 0.4
Engine Model
M 113.961
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4966 cm³ 303.04 cu. In.
Power
306 hp (at 5600 rpm)
Torque
460 Nm (at 2700 rpm) 339.28 lb. ft (at 2700 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
3
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm 3.82 in
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in
Compression ratio
10
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
13
l
13.78
US qt
11.44
UK qt
Length
4499 mm 177.13 in
Width
1812 mm 71.34 in
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in
Wheelbase
2515 mm 99.02 in
Front track
1535 mm 60.43 in
Rear (Back) track
1525 mm 60.04 in
Turning diameter
10.7 m 35.1 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
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
245/45 R 17 W
Wheel rims
8.25 J x 17 H 2
Kerb weight
1815 kg 4001.4 lbs
Max. weight
2210 kg 4872.2 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
265 l 9.36 cu ft
- Max. roof load
395 kg 870.8 lbs
