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 year

End of production

May, 2001 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

24.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

15.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.8 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

525 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

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

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1975 kg

Max. weight

2320 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

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Hydro-pneumatic element, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Hydro-pneumatic element, Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

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

Wheel rims size

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