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2001 SL 500 V8 (306 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 500

Modification

SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

2001, July

End of production

2006, Mar

Emission standard

Euro 4

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

1770 kg 3902.2 lbs

Length

4535 mm 178.54 in

Width

1815 mm 71.46 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

8.5J x 17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

19.1 l/100 km 12.31 US mpg
14.79 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg

- Combined

12.7 l/100 km 18.52 US mpg
22.24 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 4

NEDC

321 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

6 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.29 - 0.34

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 113.963

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

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

11.5 l 12.19 US qt
10.12 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4535 mm 178.54 in

Width

1815 mm 71.46 in

Width including mirrors

2050 mm 80.71 in

Height

1298 mm 51.1 in

Wheelbase

2560 mm 100.79 in

Front track

1559 mm 61.38 in

Rear (Back) track

1547 mm 60.91 in

Turning diameter

11 m 36.09 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Hydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension

- Rear

Hydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension

Tire size

- Front

255/45 R17

Wheel rims

8.5J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1770 kg 3902.2 lbs

Max. weight

2140 kg 4717.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

235 l 8.3 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

317 l 11.19 cu ft

- Max. roof load

370 kg 815.7 lbs

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