Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1989 Roadster 190 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129)

Modification (Engine)

300 SL (190 Hp)

Start of production

March, 1989

End of production

June, 1993

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

228 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 1

Weight-to-power ratio

8.7 kg/Hp, 115.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.3 kg/Nm, 157.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

190 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

64.2 Hp/l

Torque

260 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 103.984

Engine displacement

2960 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88.5 mm

Piston Stroke

80.2 mm

Compression ratio

9.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1650-1700 kg

Max. weight

2040-2090 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

5 gears, manual 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

225/55 ZR 16

Wheel rim size

8 J x 16 H 2