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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 2001 - 2006/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) 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?
321 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2001 SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2001 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
306 Hp, 460 Nm
339 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2001 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
5.0 l
4966 cm3
303.04 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster 2001 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4535 mm
178.54 in.
What is the width of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1815 mm
71.46 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
1770 kg
3902 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
2140 kg
4718 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
235 - 317 l
8.3 - 11.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R230)
Modification (Engine)
SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
July, 2001
End of production
March, 2006
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
19.1 l/100 km 12.3 US mpg
14.8 UK mpg
5.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 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)
321 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
5.8 kg/Hp, 172.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.8 kg/Nm, 259.9 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 113.963
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
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1770 kg 3902 lbs.
Max. weight
2140 kg 4718 lbs.
Max load
370 kg 816 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
235 l 8.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
317 l 11.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4535 mm 178.54 in.
Width
1815 mm 71.46 in.
Width including mirrors
2050 mm 80.71 in.
Height
1298 mm 51.1 in.
Wheelbase
2560 mm 100.79 in.
Front track
1559 mm 61.38 in.
Rear (Back) track
1547 mm 60.91 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.29-0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11 m 36.09 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
255/45 R17
Wheel rim size
8.5J x 17