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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 600 V12 (394 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 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?15.5 l/100 km
15.18 US mpg
18.22 UK mpg
6.45 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?370 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is the car, 1998 SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.1 sec
0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?394 Hp, 570 Nm
420.41 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?6.0 l
5987 cm3
365.35 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?12, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) Roadster 1998 SL 600 V12 (394 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 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?1975 kg
4354.13 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?2320 kg
5114.72 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 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine) SL 600 V12 (394 Hp) Automatic
Start of production June, 1998 year
End of production May, 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 23.3 l/100 km 10.1 US mpg
12.12 UK mpg
4.29 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg
25.92 UK mpg
9.17 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 15.5 l/100 km 15.18 US mpg
18.22 UK mpg
6.45 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)370 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.8 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
100 km/h - 0 38.6 m
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 5 kg/Hp, 199.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.5 kg/Nm, 288.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 394 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 65.8 Hp/l
Torque 570 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 420.41 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 120.981
Engine displacement 5987 cm3 365.35 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 12
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 80.2 mm 3.16 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 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 19 l 20.08 US qt | 16.72 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1975 kg 4354.13 lbs.
Max. weight 2320 kg 5114.72 lbs.
Max load 345 kg 760.59 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 1296 mm 51.02 in.
Wheelbase 2515 mm 99.02 in.
Front track 1532 mm 60.31 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 5 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Hydro-pneumatic element, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Hydro-pneumatic element, Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs, 320 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 300 mm
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