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Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG

(1999 model)

Brief specs of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG

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

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from1999
ModelSL 73 AMGIssued until
SerieSL classNumber made
Model familyR 129Body construction
Model codeR 129 E 73Body designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4499 mm / 177.1 in / 177.1 inTotal (curb) weight2050 kg / 4519 lb / 4519 lb
Width1812 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 inDry weight
Height1275 mm / 50.2 in / 50.2 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1553 mm / 61.1 in / 61.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1541 mm / 60.7 in / 60.7 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 73 / 120.990Total number of cylinders12
Engine TypeV engine (60.0° vee)Total number of valves48
Engine ManufacturerMercedes-BenzValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore91.5 mm / 3.60 in / 3.60 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.4 mm / 3.64 in / 3.64 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.99
Fuel supplyBo HFM fuel inj.Engine displacement7291 cm3 / 444.9 cu in / 444.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity607.58 cm3/cylinder / 37.077 cu in/cylinder / 37.077 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power385.5 kW / 517.0 hp / 517.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque750.0 N·m / 553.2 lb·ft / 553.2 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)175.2 kW / 234.9 hp / 234.9 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output52.9 kW/l / 1.162 bhp/cu in / 1.162 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque102.9 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 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)Power-to-weight ratio252.2 kW/ton / 191.1 bhp/ton / 191.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 sFuel 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 topFuel 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 emissions372 g/km / 599 g/mi / 599 g/mi (est.)
  Range503 km / 313 mi / 313 mi

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 front8.5J x 18 H 2Wheels rear9.5J x 18 H 2
Tyres front245/40 ZR 18Tyres rear275/35 ZR 18
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 73 AMG

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