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(2006 model)
2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5461 cm3 / 333.3 cu in / 333.3 cu in, 285.6 kW / 383.0 hp / 383.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 530.0 N·m / 390.9 lb·ft / 390.9 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, automatic 7-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 230 | 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) | 235 l / 8.30 cu ft / 8.30 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4110 l / 145.14 cu ft / 145.14 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 339 l / 11.97 cu ft / 11.97 cu ft |
| Length | 4532 mm / 178.4 in / 178.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1910 kg / 4211 lb / 4211 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1827 mm / 71.9 in / 71.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1298 mm / 51.1 in / 51.1 in | Load capacity | 295 kg / 650 lb / 650 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm / 100.8 in / 100.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2205 kg / 4861 lb / 4861 lb |
| Track front | 1559 mm / 61.4 in / 61.4 in | Towing weight | 2100 kg / 4630 lb / 4630 lb |
| Track rear | 1547 mm / 60.9 in / 60.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.02 m2 / 21.7 sq ft / 21.7 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| 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 | aluminium block & head | Bore | 98.0 mm / 3.86 in / 3.86 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.5 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 95 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 |
| Fuel supply | Bo HFM fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 5461 cm3 / 333.3 cu in / 333.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 682.63 cm3/cylinder / 41.657 cu in/cylinder / 41.657 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 285.6 kW / 383.0 hp / 383.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 530.0 N·m / 390.9 lb·ft / 390.9 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 137.5 kW / 184.4 hp / 184.4 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.3 kW/l / 1.149 bhp/cu in / 1.149 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 97.0 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.73 |
| 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 | 200.5 kW/ton / 151.9 bhp/ton / 151.9 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.40 s / 5.40 s / 5.40 s | 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) | 12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 290 g/km / 467 g/mi / 467 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 645 km / 401 mi / 401 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent,4 Links,ABC | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link,ABC |
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 8.5J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 255/45 R 17 | Tyres rear | 255/45 R 17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated 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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