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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic /1995, 1996, 1997, 1998/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1995 - 1998/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
11.5 l/100 km
20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
Euro 2
How fast is 1995 SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1995 SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
320 Hp, 470 Nm
347 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1995 SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) Roadster 1995 SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4499 mm
177.13 in.
What is the width of 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1812 mm
71.34 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
1835 kg
4045 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
2230 kg
4916 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
265 l
9.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1995
End of production
June, 1998
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.7 UK mpg
6.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.2 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio
5.7 kg/Hp, 174.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.9 kg/Nm, 256.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
320 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
64.3 Hp/l
Torque
470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 347 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 119.972
Engine displacement
4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio
11:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1835 kg 4045 lbs.
Max. weight
2230 kg 4916 lbs.
Max load
395 kg 871 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
265 l 9.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4499 mm 177.13 in.
Width
1812 mm 71.34 in.
Height
1303 mm 51.3 in.
Wheelbase
2515 mm 99.02 in.
Front track
1535 mm 60.43 in.
Rear (Back) track
1523 mm 59.96 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32-0.40
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.7 m 35.1 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rim size
8 J x 16 H 2