Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1999 Roadster 525 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

April, 1999

End of production

May, 2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

24.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

15.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

4.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 3

Weight-to-power ratio

3.8 kg/Hp, 265.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

2.6 kg/Nm, 379.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

525 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

72 Hp/l

Torque

750 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 120 E 73/120.990

Engine displacement

7291 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

91.5 mm

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil specification

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

1553 mm

Rear (Back) track

1541 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

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18, Rear wheel tires: 275/35 ZR 18

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2, Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 18 H 2