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 year

End of production

July, 2001 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.8 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

CO₂ emissions

370 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

354 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

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

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1815 kg

Max. weight

2210 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

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

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