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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008)Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic

General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R230, facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine)
SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
April, 2008
End of production
December, 2011
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.3 l/100 km (NEDC)
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.4 l/100 km (NEDC)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.6 l/100 km (NEDC)
CO2 emissions
272 g/km (NEDC)
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
5.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited
Emission standard
Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio
4.7 kg/Hp, 211.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.5 kg/Nm, 288.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 273.965
Engine displacement
5461 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
98 mm
Piston Stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
11.6 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1835 kg
Max. weight
2205 kg
Max load
370 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
235 l
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
339 l
Fuel tank capacity
80 l
Max. roof load
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4562 mm
Width
1820 mm
Width including mirrors
2069 mm
Height
1317 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1559 mm
Rear (Back) track
1547 mm
Front overhang
985 mm
Rear overhang
1017 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.04 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
7 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
255/40 R18
Wheel rim size
8.5J x 18