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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
2006, Jan
End of production
2008, Feb
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
5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.
Power
388 hp (at 6000 rpm)
Torque
530 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
7
Kerb weight
1835 kg 4045.5 lbs
Length
4532 mm 178.43 in
Width
1827 mm 71.93 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
8.5J x 17
FULL SPECS
NEDC
- Urban
18.2
l/100 km
12.92
US mpg
15.52
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.8
l/100 km
26.73
US mpg
32.1
UK mpg
- Combined
12.2
l/100 km
19.28
US mpg
23.15
UK mpg
Emission standard
Euro 4
NEDC
291 g/km
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
5.4 sec
0 - 60 mph
5.1 sec
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.29 - 0.34
Engine Model
M 273.961
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.
Power
388 hp (at 6000 rpm)
Torque
530 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
98 mm 3.86 in
Piston Stroke
90.5 mm 3.56 in
Compression ratio
10.7
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8.5
l
9.01
US qt
7.48
UK qt
Coolant
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Length
4532 mm 178.43 in
Width
1827 mm 71.93 in
Width including mirrors
2033 mm 80.04 in
Height
1298 mm 51.1 in
Wheelbase
2560 mm 100.79 in
Front track
1559 mm 61.38 in
Rear (Back) track
1537 mm 60.51 in
Front overhang
956 mm 37.64 in
Rear overhang
1016 mm 40 in
Turning diameter
11.04 m 36.22 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
7
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
1835 kg 4045.5 lbs
Max. weight
2205 kg 4861.2 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
235 l 8.3 cu ft
- Max. (seats down)
339 l 11.97 cu ft
- Max. roof load
370 kg 815.7 lbs