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2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) 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?321 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is the car, 2001 SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2001 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?306 Hp, 460 Nm
339.28 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2001 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4966 cm3
303.04 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster 2001 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4535 mm
178.54 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1815 mm
71.46 in.
What is the curb weight, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?1770 kg
3902.18 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?2140 kg
4717.89 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?235 - 317 l
8.3 - 11.19 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R230)
Modification (Engine) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
Start of production July, 2001 year
End of production March, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 19.1 l/100 km 12.31 US mpg
14.79 UK mpg
5.24 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 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)321 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 5.8 kg/Hp, 172.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.8 kg/Nm, 259.9 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 113.963
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 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1770 kg 3902.18 lbs.
Max. weight 2140 kg 4717.89 lbs.
Max load 370 kg 815.71 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 235 l 8.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 317 l 11.19 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4535 mm 178.54 in.
Width 1815 mm 71.46 in.
Width including mirrors 2050 mm 80.71 in.
Height 1298 mm 51.1 in.
Wheelbase 2560 mm 100.79 in.
Front track 1559 mm 61.38 in.
Rear (Back) track 1547 mm 60.91 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 elements, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension Hydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/45 R17
Wheel rims size8.5J x 17