Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1993 - 1995/

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) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?

11.5 l/100 km
20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?

Euro 1

How fast is 1993 SL (R129) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1993 SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?

320 Hp, 470 Nm
347 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1993 SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?

5.0 l
4973 cm³
303.47 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Roadster 1993 SL 500 V8 (320 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 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4470 mm
175.98 in.

What is the width of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1812 mm
71.34 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?

1800 kg
3968 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?

2190 kg
4828 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

265 l
9.4 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R129)

Modification (Engine)

SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

June, 1993 year

End of production

August, 1995 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.7 UK mpg
6.3 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.2 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

Emission standard

Euro 1

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 177.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.8 kg/Nm, 261.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

320 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

64.3 Hp/l

Torque

470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 347 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 119.972

Engine displacement

4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Coolant

15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1800 kg 3968 lbs.

Max. weight

2190 kg 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 (C_d)

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

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic /1993, 1994, 1995/