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Mercedes-Benz SL 600

(1998 model)

Brief specs of 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 600

2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 48-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5987 cm3 / 365.3 cu in / 365.3 cu in, 290.1 kW / 389.0 hp / 389.0 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 570.0 N·m / 420.4 lb·ft / 420.4 lb·ft @ 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from1998
ModelSL 600Issued until
SerieSL classNumber made
Model familyR 129Body construction
Model codeR129 E 60Body designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)317 l / 11.19 cu ft / 11.19 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4220 l / 149.03 cu ft / 149.03 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4499 mm / 177.1 in / 177.1 inTotal (curb) weight2050 kg / 4519 lb / 4519 lb
Width1809 mm / 71.2 in / 71.2 inDry weight
Height1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1535 mm / 60.4 in / 60.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1523 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.79  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.32Frontal area (A)2.00 m2 / 21.5 sq ft / 21.5 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.64 m2 / 6.9 sq ft / 6.9 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.9 kW / 21.3 hp / 21.3 hp

Engine

Engine CodeM 120 E 60 / 120.983Total number of cylinders12
Engine TypeV engine (60.0° vee)Total number of valves48
Engine ManufacturerMercedes-BenzValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke80.2 mm / 3.16 in / 3.16 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.11
Fuel supplyBo HFM fuel inj.Engine displacement5987 cm3 / 365.3 cu in / 365.3 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity498.92 cm3/cylinder / 30.446 cu in/cylinder / 30.446 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power290.1 kW / 389.0 hp / 389.0 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque570.0 N·m / 420.4 lb·ft / 420.4 lb·ft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)165.1 kW / 221.4 hp / 221.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output48.5 kW/l / 1.065 bhp/cu in / 1.065 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque95.2 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.65

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 sPower-to-weight ratio189.8 kW/ton / 143.8 bhp/ton / 143.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.10 s / 5.10 s / 5.10 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3Turning circle11.3 m / 37.1 ft / 37.1 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8.25J x 17 H 2Wheels rear8.25J x 17 H 2
Tyres front245/45 R 17 WTyres rear245/45 R 17 W
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front334 mm / 13.1 in / 13.1 inBrake diameter rear300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 600

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