| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1997 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4973 cm3 / 303.5 cu in / 303.5 cu in, 234.9 kW / 315.0 hp / 315.0 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 468.0 N·m / 345.2 lb·ft / 345.2 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 129 | 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) | 317 l / 11.19 cu ft / 11.19 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4220 l / 149.03 cu ft / 149.03 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4470 mm / 176.0 in / 176.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1769 kg / 3900 lb / 3900 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1811 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1303 mm / 51.3 in / 51.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1534 mm / 60.4 in / 60.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 51.0 % / 51.0 % / 51.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 81 l / 17.8 UK gal / 21.3 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.32 | Frontal 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 ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.9 kW / 21.3 hp / 21.3 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.14 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 4973 cm3 / 303.5 cu in / 303.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 621.63 cm3/cylinder / 37.934 cu in/cylinder / 37.934 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 234.9 kW / 315.0 hp / 315.0 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 468.0 N·m / 345.2 lb·ft / 345.2 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 110.9 kW / 148.7 hp / 148.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 47.2 kW/l / 1.038 bhp/cu in / 1.038 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 94.1 N·m/l / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.65 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 s | Top (maximal) speed | 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.20 s / 6.20 s / 6.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 178.1 kW/ton / 134.9 bhp/ton / 134.9 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 14.70 s / 14.70 s / 14.70 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent,5 Links, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 275/55-R17 | Tyres rear | 215/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 500
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