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(1999 model)
2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 48-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 7291 cm3 / 444.9 cu in / 444.9 cu in, 385.5 kW / 517.0 hp / 517.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 750.0 N·m / 553.2 lb·ft / 553.2 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 15.9 l/100km / 17.8 mpg-UK / 14.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 73 AMG | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 129 | Body construction | |
| Model code | R 129 E 73 | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4499 mm / 177.1 in / 177.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 2050 kg / 4519 lb / 4519 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1812 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1275 mm / 50.2 in / 50.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1553 mm / 61.1 in / 61.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1541 mm / 60.7 in / 60.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| 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 | M 120 E 73 / 120.990 | Total number of cylinders | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (60.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 48 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 91.5 mm / 3.60 in / 3.60 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.4 mm / 3.64 in / 3.64 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.99 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo HFM fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 7291 cm3 / 444.9 cu in / 444.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 607.58 cm3/cylinder / 37.077 cu in/cylinder / 37.077 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 385.5 kW / 517.0 hp / 517.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 750.0 N·m / 553.2 lb·ft / 553.2 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 175.2 kW / 234.9 hp / 234.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.9 kW/l / 1.162 bhp/cu in / 1.162 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 102.9 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 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) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 252.2 kW/ton / 191.1 bhp/ton / 191.1 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 24.5 l/100km / 11.5 mpg-UK / 9.6 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 15.9 l/100km / 17.8 mpg-UK / 14.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 372 g/km / 599 g/mi / 599 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 503 km / 313 mi / 313 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft / 37.1 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 18 H 2 | Wheels rear | 9.5J x 18 H 2 |
| Tyres front | 245/40 ZR 18 | Tyres rear | 275/35 ZR 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 334 mm / 13.1 in / 13.1 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG
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