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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic

General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R230)
Modification (Engine)
SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
July, 2001
End of production
March, 2006
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
19.1 l/100 km (NEDC)
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.2 l/100 km (NEDC)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.7 l/100 km (NEDC)
CO2 emissions
321 g/km (NEDC)
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
5.8 kg/Hp, 172.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.8 kg/Nm, 259.9 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 113.963
Engine displacement
4966 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm
Piston Stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
11.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1770 kg
Max. weight
2140 kg
Max load
370 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
235 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
317 l
Fuel tank capacity
80 l
Max. roof load
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4535 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width including mirrors
2050 mm
Height
1298 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1559 mm
Rear (Back) track
1547 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.29-0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11 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
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
255/45 R17
Wheel rim size
8.5J x 17