Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1998 Roadster 394 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

June, 1998

End of production

May, 2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

23.3 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

15.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

370 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

100 km/h - 0

38.6 m

Emission standard

Euro 3

Weight-to-power ratio

5 kg/Hp, 199.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.5 kg/Nm, 288.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

394 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

65.8 Hp/l

Torque

570 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 120.981

Engine displacement

5987 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

80.2 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

10 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

19 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1975 kg

Max. weight

2320 kg

Max load

345 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

265 l

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Dimensions

Length

4499 mm

Width

1812 mm

Height

1296 mm

Wheelbase

2515 mm

Front track

1532 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, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Hydro-pneumatic element, Wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Hydro-pneumatic element, Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

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