Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1992 Roadster 320 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129)

Modification (Engine)

500 SL V8 (320 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1992

End of production

June, 1993

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 1

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 177.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.8 kg/Nm, 261.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

320 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

64.3 Hp/l

Torque

470 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 119.972

Engine displacement

4973 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm

Piston Stroke

85 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

15.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1800 kg

Max. weight

2190 kg

Max load

390 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

265 l

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Dimensions

Length

4470 mm

Width

1812 mm

Height

1303 mm

Wheelbase

2515 mm

Front track

1535 mm

Rear (Back) track

1523 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32-0.40

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m

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

4 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

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/55 ZR 16

Wheel rim size

8 J x 16 H 2