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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?12 l/100 km
19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?Euro 1
How fast is the car, 1989 SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.2 sec
0-60 mph: 5.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?326 Hp, 450 Nm
331.9 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4470 mm
175.98 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1812 mm
71.34 in.
What is the curb weight, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?1770-1800 kg
3902.18 - 3968.32 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?2160-2190 kg
4761.98 - 4828.12 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?265 l
9.36 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandMercedes-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 typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.6 l/100 km 14.17 US mpg
17.02 UK mpg
6.02 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 10.1 l/100 km 23.29 US mpg
27.97 UK mpg
9.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.9 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 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. 331.9 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
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 15.5 l 16.38 US qt | 13.64 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1770-1800 kg 3902.18 - 3968.32 lbs.
Max. weight 2160-2190 kg 4761.98 - 4828.12 lbs.
Max load 390 kg 859.8 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 265 l 9.36 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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs, 300 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 278 mm
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rims size8 J x 16 H 2