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1998 SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

SL 600

Modification

SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1998, June

End of production

2001, May

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

5987 cm³ 365.35 cu. In.

Power

394 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

570 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 420.41 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1975 kg 4354.1 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

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

23.3 l/100 km 10.09 US mpg
12.12 UK mpg

- Extra urban

10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg
25.92 UK mpg

- Combined

15.5 l/100 km 15.17 US mpg
18.22 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

NEDC

370 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.1 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.8 sec

Breaking Distance

100 km/h - 0

38.6 m

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.32 - 0.4

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 120.981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5987 cm³ 365.35 cu. In.

Power

394 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

570 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 420.41 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

12

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in

Piston Stroke

80.2 mm 3.16 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

10 l 10.6 US qt
8.8 UK qt

Coolant

19 l 20.14 US qt
16.72 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4499 mm 177.13 in

Width

1812 mm 71.34 in

Height

1296 mm 51.02 in

Wheelbase

2515 mm 99.02 in

Front track

1532 mm 60.31 in

Rear (Back) track

1523 mm 59.96 in

Turning diameter

10.7 m 35.1 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Hydro-pneumatic element, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Hydro-pneumatic element, 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

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1975 kg 4354.1 lbs

Max. weight

2320 kg 5114.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

265 l 9.36 cu ft

- Max. roof load

345 kg 760.6 lbs

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