Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1988 - 1993/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1988 SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic?

235 km/h | 146 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1988 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic?

231 Hp, 272 Nm
201 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1988 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic?

3.0 l
2960 cm³
180.63 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Roadster 1988 300 SL-24 (231 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4470 mm
175.98 in.

What is the width of 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1812 mm
71.34 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic?

1690-1740 kg
3726 - 3836 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic?

2130 kg
4696 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129)

Modification (Engine)

300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

July, 1988 year

End of production

June, 1993 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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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

9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 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

235 km/h 146 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. 201 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

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

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

Coolant

11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1690-1740 kg 3726 - 3836 lbs.

Max. weight

2130 kg 4696 lbs.

Max load

390-440 kg 860 - 970 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

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993/