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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 2001 - 2006/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic?
14.2 l/100 km
16.6 US mpg
19.9 UK mpg
7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic?
340 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2001 SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.7 sec
0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2001 AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic?
476 Hp, 700 Nm
516 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2001 AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic?
5.4 l
5439 cm3
331.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2001 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster 2001 AMG SL 55 V8 (476 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4535 mm
178.54 in.
What is the width of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1815 mm
71.46 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic?
1880 kg
4145 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic?
2200 kg
4850 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
235 - 317 l
8.3 - 11.2 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
December, 2001 year
End of production
January, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
20.9 l/100 km 11.3 US mpg
13.5 UK mpg
4.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
14.2 l/100 km 16.6 US mpg
19.9 UK mpg
7 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
340 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
4.5 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
3.9 kg/Hp, 253.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.7 kg/Nm, 372.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
476 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre
87.5 Hp/l
Torque
700 Nm @ 2650-4500 rpm. 516 lb.-ft. @ 2650-4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113.992
Engine displacement
5439 cm3 331.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm 3.82 in.
Piston Stroke
92 mm 3.62 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Supercharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1880 kg 4145 lbs.
Max. weight
2200 kg 4850 lbs.
Max load
320 kg 705 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
235 l 8.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
317 l 11.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load
50 kg 110 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4535 mm 178.54 in.
Width
1815 mm 71.46 in.
Width including mirrors
2050 mm 80.71 in.
Height
1295 mm 50.98 in.
Wheelbase
2560 mm 100.79 in.
Front track
1569 mm 61.77 in.
Rear (Back) track
1551 mm 61.06 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.29-0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11 m 36.09 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
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 255/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 285/35 R18
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18