(1986 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 560 SL Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 560 | 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+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4580 mm / 180.3 in / 180.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.86 |
| Height | 1298 mm / 51.1 in / 51.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1619 kg / 3569 lb / 3569 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2456 mm / 96.7 in / 96.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1465 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.0 % / 52.0 % / 52.0 % |
| Track rear | 1465 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 in | Fuel capacity |
| 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 | 94.8 mm / 3.73 in / 3.73 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.02 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 5547 cm3 / 338.5 cu in / 338.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 693.38 cm3/cylinder / 42.313 cu in/cylinder / 42.313 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 169.3 kW / 230.2 hp / 230.2 hp at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 265.0 Nm / 195.5 lbft / 195.5 lbft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 167.0 kW / 227.1 bhp / 227.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 40.9 kW/l / 0.911 bhp/cu in / 0.911 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 47.77 Nm/l / 0.418 lbft/cu in / 0.418 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 | 2.47 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.80 s / 6.80 s / 6.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 140.21 kW/ton / 190.63 bhp/ton / 190.63 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.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 560 SL Automatic
