Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1998 Roadster 306 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

June, 1998

End of production

July, 2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

300 g/km (NEDC)

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 3

Weight-to-power ratio

5.9 kg/Hp, 168.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.9 kg/Nm, 253.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

61.6 Hp/l

Torque

460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 113.961

Engine displacement

4966 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1815 kg

Max. weight

2210 kg

Max load

395 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

265 l

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Dimensions

Length

4499 mm

Width

1812 mm

Height

1300 mm

Wheelbase

2515 mm

Front track

1535 mm

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.33-0.40

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, 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

Disc

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