Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1999 Roadster 354 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

May, 1999

End of production

July, 2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.8 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

370 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 3

Weight-to-power ratio

5.1 kg/Hp, 195 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.4 kg/Nm, 292 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

354 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

65.1 Hp/l

Torque

530 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 113 E 55/M 113.985

Engine displacement

5439 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm

Piston Stroke

92 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.8 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1815 kg

Max. weight

2210 kg

Max load

395 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

265 l

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Dimensions

Length

4499 mm

Width

1812 mm

Height

1300 mm

Wheelbase

2515 mm

Front track

1553 mm

Rear (Back) track

1545 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

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