Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1989 Roadster 326 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129)

Modification (Engine)

500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

March, 1989 year

End of production

September, 1992 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.2 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h

100 km/h - 0

41.5 m

Emission standard

Euro 1

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

326 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque

450 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 119.960

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

Coolant

15.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1770-1800 kg

Max. weight

2160-2190 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

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 278 mm

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/55 ZR 16

Wheel rims size

8 J x 16 H 2