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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic /1989, 1990, 1991, 1992/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1989 - 1992/

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) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?
12 l/100 km
19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?
Euro 1
How fast is 1989 SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.2 sec
0-60 mph: 5.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?
326 Hp, 450 Nm
332 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?
5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Roadster 1989 500 SL V8 (326 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) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?
1770-1800 kg
3902 - 3968 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?
2160-2190 kg
4762 - 4828 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) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R129)
Modification (Engine)
500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
March, 1989 year
End of production
September, 1992 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.6 l/100 km 14.2 US mpg
17 UK mpg
6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
10.1 l/100 km 23.3 US mpg
28 UK mpg
9.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.9 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
100 km/h - 0
41.5 m
Emission standard
Euro 1
Weight-to-power ratio
5.4 kg/Hp, 184.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.9 kg/Nm, 254.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
326 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
65.6 Hp/l
Torque
450 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 332 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 119.960
Engine displacement
4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 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
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
15.5 l 16.38 US qt | 13.64 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1770-1800 kg 3902 - 3968 lbs.
Max. weight
2160-2190 kg 4762 - 4828 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, 300 mm
Rear brakes
Disc, 278 mm
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