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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 600 V12 (394 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 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?
15.5 l/100 km
15.2 US mpg
18.2 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?
370 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1998 SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.1 sec
0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?
394 Hp, 570 Nm
420 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?
6.0 l
5987 cm3
365.35 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?
12, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) Roadster 1998 SL 600 V12 (394 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 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?
1975 kg
4354 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?
2320 kg
5115 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 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine)
SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
June, 1998
End of production
May, 2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
23.3 l/100 km 10.1 US mpg
12.1 UK mpg
4.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
15.5 l/100 km 15.2 US mpg
18.2 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
370 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.8 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
100 km/h - 0
38.6 m
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
5 kg/Hp, 199.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.5 kg/Nm, 288.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
394 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
65.8 Hp/l
Torque
570 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 420 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 120.981
Engine displacement
5987 cm3 365.35 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
12
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
80.2 mm 3.16 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
19 l 20.08 US qt | 16.72 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1975 kg 4354 lbs.
Max. weight
2320 kg 5115 lbs.
Max load
345 kg 761 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
1296 mm 51.02 in.
Wheelbase
2515 mm 99.02 in.
Front track
1532 mm 60.31 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, Hydro-pneumatic element, Wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element, Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 320 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 300 mm
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