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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 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 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?14.4 l/100 km
16.33 US mpg
19.62 UK mpg
6.94 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?346 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is the car, 2003 SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.7 sec
0-60 mph: 4.5 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2003 SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?500 Hp, 800 Nm
590.05 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2003 SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?5.5 l
5513 cm3
336.42 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?12, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster 2003 SL 600 V12 (500 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4535 mm
178.54 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1827 mm
71.93 in.
What is the curb weight, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?1950 kg
4299.01 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?2300 kg
5070.63 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?235 - 317 l
8.3 - 11.19 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R230)
Modification (Engine) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic
Start of production April, 2003 year
End of production January, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 22.3 l/100 km 10.55 US mpg
12.67 UK mpg
4.48 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 14.4 l/100 km 16.33 US mpg
19.62 UK mpg
6.94 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)346 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.5 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 3.9 kg/Hp, 256.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.4 kg/Nm, 410.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 500 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 90.7 Hp/l
Torque 800 Nm @ 1800-3600 rpm. 590.05 lb.-ft. @ 1800-3600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 275.951
Engine displacement 5513 cm3 336.42 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 12
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 82 mm 3.23 in.
Piston Stroke 87 mm 3.43 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 3
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration BiTurbo, Intercooler
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 9.4 l 9.93 US qt | 8.27 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1950 kg 4299.01 lbs.
Max. weight 2300 kg 5070.63 lbs.
Max load 350 kg 771.62 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 1827 mm 71.93 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 1537 mm 60.51 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 Front wheel tires: 255/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 285/35 R18
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8.5J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18