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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) /Roadster 1998 - 2001/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
11.4 l/100 km
20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
272 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1998 SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
232 km/h | 144 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
204 Hp, 270 Nm
199 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
2.8 l
2799 cm3
170.81 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) Roadster 1998 SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4499 mm
177.13 in.
What is the width of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1812 mm
71.34 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
1735 kg
3825 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
2130 kg
4696 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
265 l
9.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
SL 280 V6 (204 Hp)
Start of production
June, 1998
End of production
June, 2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
16.2 l/100 km 14.5 US mpg
17.4 UK mpg
6.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
11.4 l/100 km 20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
272 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9 sec
Maximum speed
232 km/h 144 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
8.5 kg/Hp, 117.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 155.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
204 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
72.9 Hp/l
Torque
270 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm. 199 lb.-ft. @ 3000-5000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 112.923
Engine displacement
2799 cm3 170.81 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
73.5 mm 2.89 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11.8 l 12.47 US qt | 10.38 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1735 kg 3825 lbs.
Max. weight
2130 kg 4696 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
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase
2515 mm 99.02 in.
Front track
1535 mm 60.43 in.
Rear (Back) track
1525 mm 60.04 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.33-0.40
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, manual 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
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
245/45 R 17 W
Wheel rim size
8.25 J x 17 H 2