Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1995 Roadster 231 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129, facelift 1995)

Modification (Engine)

SL 320 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1995

End of production

June, 1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

240 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 2

Weight-to-power ratio

7.7 kg/Hp, 130.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 177.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

72.2 Hp/l

Torque

315 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 104.991

Engine displacement

3199 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89.9 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

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1775 kg

Max. weight

2170 kg

Max load

395 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

265 l

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Dimensions

Length

4499 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

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

225/55 ZR 16

Wheel rim size

8 J x 16 H 2