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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?12.7 l/100 km
18.52 US mpg
22.24 UK mpg
7.87 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?300 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is the car, 1998 SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?306 Hp, 460 Nm
339.28 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4966 cm3
303.04 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) Roadster 1998 SL 500 V8 (306 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4499 mm
177.13 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1812 mm
71.34 in.
What is the curb weight, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?1815 kg
4001.39 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?2210 kg
4872.22 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?265 l
9.36 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
Start of production June, 1998 year
End of production July, 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 17.9 l/100 km 13.14 US mpg
15.78 UK mpg
5.59 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.43 UK mpg
10.42 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 12.7 l/100 km 18.52 US mpg
22.24 UK mpg
7.87 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)300 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.2 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 5.9 kg/Hp, 168.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.9 kg/Nm, 253.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 61.6 Hp/l
Torque 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. 339.28 lb.-ft. @ 2700-4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 113.961
Engine displacement 4966 cm3 303.04 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 97 mm 3.82 in.
Piston Stroke 84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio 10
Number of valves per cylinder 3
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
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 13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 4001.39 lbs.
Max. weight 2210 kg 4872.22 lbs.
Max load 395 kg 870.83 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 4499 mm 177.13 in.
Width 1812 mm 71.34 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2515 mm 99.02 in.
Front track 1535 mm 60.43 in.
Rear (Back) track 1525 mm 60.04 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.33-0.40
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 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/45 R 17 W
Wheel rims size8.25 J x 17 H 2