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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic /1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1989 - 1993/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
10.9 l/100 km
21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
Euro 1
How fast is 1989 SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
223 km/h | 139 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
190 Hp, 260 Nm
192 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
3.0 l
2960 cm3
180.63 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Roadster 1989 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4470 mm
175.98 in.
What is the width of 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1812 mm
71.34 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
1650-1700 kg
3638 - 3748 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
2040-2090 kg
4497 - 4608 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
265 l
9.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
March, 1989 year
End of production
June, 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15 l/100 km 15.7 US mpg
18.8 UK mpg
6.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9 sec
Maximum speed
223 km/h 139 mph
Emission standard
Euro 1
Weight-to-power ratio
8.7 kg/Hp, 115.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.3 kg/Nm, 157.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
190 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
64.2 Hp/l
Torque
260 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 192 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 103.984
Engine displacement
2960 cm3 180.63 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
88.5 mm 3.48 in.
Piston Stroke
80.2 mm 3.16 in.
Compression ratio
9.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1650-1700 kg 3638 - 3748 lbs.
Max. weight
2040-2090 kg 4497 - 4608 lbs.
Max load
390 kg 860 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
265 l 9.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4470 mm 175.98 in.
Width
1812 mm 71.34 in.
Height
1303 mm 51.3 in.
Wheelbase
2515 mm 99.02 in.
Front track
1535 mm 60.43 in.
Rear (Back) track
1523 mm 59.96 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32-0.40
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.7 m 35.1 ft.

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
4 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
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rims size
8 J x 16 H 2