Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1998 Roadster 204 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129, facelift 1998)

Modification (Engine)

SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

June, 1998 year

End of production

June, 2001 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Maximum speed

228 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 3

CO₂ emissions

270 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

204 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque

270 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 112.923

Engine displacement

2799 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89.9 mm

Piston Stroke

73.5 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Coolant

11.8 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1735 kg

Max. weight

2130 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

1535 mm

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.33-0.40

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

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

245/45 R 17 W

Wheel rims size

8.25 J x 17 H 2