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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
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
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
Emission standard
Euro 4
NEDC
321 g/km
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 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
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
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
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