| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car, 1988 SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)? | 240 km/h | 149.13 mph 0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec 0-60 mph: 8 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1988 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)? | 231 Hp, 272 Nm 200.62 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1988 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)? | 3.0 l 2960 cm3 180.63 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Roadster 1988 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 4470 mm 175.98 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 1812 mm 71.34 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)? | 1690-1740 kg 3725.81 - 3836.04 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)? | 2130 kg 4695.85 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R129) |
| Modification (Engine) | 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) |
| Start of production | July, 1988 year |
| End of production | June, 1993 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 16.2 l/100 km
14.52 US mpg 17.44 UK mpg 6.17 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 8.8 l/100 km
26.73 US mpg 32.1 UK mpg 11.36 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h 149.13 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.2 kg/Nm, 160.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 231 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 78 Hp/l |
| Torque | 272 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 200.62 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981 |
| 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 | 10:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1690-1740 kg 3725.81 - 3836.04 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2130 kg 4695.85 lbs. |
| Max load | 390-440 kg 859.8 - 970.03 lbs. |
| 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. |
| 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, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
| 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 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 16 |
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