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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 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 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
12.7 l/100 km
18.5 US mpg
22.2 UK mpg
7.9 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
300 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1998 SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 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 1998 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
306 Hp, 460 Nm
339 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
5.0 l
4966 cm3
303.04 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) Roadster 1998 SL 500 V8 (306 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 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
1815 kg
4001 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
2210 kg
4872 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 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine)
SL 500 V8 (306 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)
17.9 l/100 km 13.1 US mpg
15.8 UK mpg
5.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
12.7 l/100 km 18.5 US mpg
22.2 UK mpg
7.9 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
300 g/km
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 3
Weight-to-power ratio
5.9 kg/Hp, 168.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.9 kg/Nm, 253.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
61.6 Hp/l
Torque
460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. 339 lb.-ft. @ 2700-4250 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113.961
Engine displacement
4966 cm3 303.04 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm 3.82 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
13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1815 kg 4001 lbs.
Max. weight
2210 kg 4872 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, 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