(1980 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 500 SL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 500 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4390 mm / 172.8 in / 172.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1791 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1540 kg / 3395 lb / 3395 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2461 mm / 96.9 in / 96.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1453 mm / 57.2 in / 57.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.14 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4973 cm3 / 303.5 cu in / 303.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 621.63 cm3/cylinder / 37.934 cu in/cylinder / 37.934 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 179.0 kW / 243.4 hp / 243.4 hp at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 401.0 Nm / 295.8 lbft / 295.8 lbft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 176.5 kW / 240.0 bhp / 240.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 48.3 kW/l / 1.076 bhp/cu in / 1.076 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 80.64 Nm/l / 0.705 lbft/cu in / 0.705 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.72 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 155.84 kW/ton / 211.88 bhp/ton / 211.88 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.W.CS. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 500 SL
