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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic /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 320 V6 (224 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 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?
274 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1998 SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?
238 km/h | 148 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?
224 Hp, 315 Nm
232 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?
3.2 l
3199 cm3
195.21 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) Roadster 1998 SL 320 V6 (224 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 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 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?
1755 kg
3869 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?
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 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine)
SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
June, 1998
End of production
July, 2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
16.3 l/100 km 14.4 US mpg
17.3 UK mpg
6.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
8.8 l/100 km 26.7 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
274 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8 sec
Maximum speed
238 km/h, Electronically limited 148 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
7.8 kg/Hp, 127.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.6 kg/Nm, 179.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
224 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
70 Hp/l
Torque
315 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm. 232 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 112.943
Engine displacement
3199 cm3 195.21 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 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
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Coolant
11.8 l 12.47 US qt | 10.38 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1755 kg 3869 lbs.
Max. weight
2130 kg 4696 lbs.
Max load
375 kg 827 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, 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
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