Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 2008 - 2010/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic?

14 l/100 km
16.8 US mpg
20.2 UK mpg
7.1 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic?

333 g/km CO₂
Euro 4

How fast is 2008 SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.2 sec
0-60 mph: 4 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic?

612 Hp, 1000 Nm
738 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic?

6.0 l
5980 cm³
364.92 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2008 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic?

12, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) Roadster 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (612 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4562 mm
179.61 in.

What is the width of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1820 mm
71.65 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic?

2045 kg
4508 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic?

2385 kg
5258 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

235 - 339 l
8.3 - 12 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic?

5, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R230, facelift 2008)

Modification (Engine)

AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

April, 2008

End of production

December, 2010

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)

21.5 l/100 km 10.9 US mpg
13.1 UK mpg
4.7 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)

14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg
20.2 UK mpg
7.1 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

333 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

4 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

3.3 kg/Hp, 299.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2 kg/Nm, 489 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

612 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Power per litre

102.3 Hp/l

Torque

1000 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm. 738 lb.-ft. @ 2000-4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 275.981

Engine displacement

5980 cm³ 364.92 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

82.6 mm 3.25 in.

Piston Stroke

93 mm 3.66 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Bi-Turbo, Intercooler

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

17.2 l 18.18 US qt | 15.13 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2045 kg 4508 lbs.

Max. weight

2385 kg 5258 lbs.

Max load

340 kg 750 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

235 l 8.3 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

339 l 12 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4562 mm 179.61 in.

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in.

Width including mirrors

2069 mm 81.46 in.

Height

1317 mm 51.85 in.

Wheelbase

2560 mm 100.79 in.

Front track

1559 mm 61.38 in.

Rear (Back) track

1547 mm 60.91 in.

Front overhang

985 mm 38.78 in.

Rear overhang

1017 mm 40.04 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.04 m 36.22 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

Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension

Rear suspension

Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 255/35 R19
Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R19

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19
Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 19

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 65 V12 (612 Hp) Automatic /2008, 2009, 2010/