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| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
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(2006 model)
2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 24-valve V engine, OHC, 4966 cm3 / 303.0 cu in / 303.0 cu in, 225.0 kW / 301.7 hp / 301.7 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 460.0 N·m / 339.3 lb·ft / 339.3 lb·ft @ 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm, automatic 7-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 12.9 l/100km / 21.9 mpg-UK / 18.2 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 500 Roadster | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 289 l / 10.21 cu ft / 10.21 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 1416 l / 50.01 cu ft / 50.01 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 3000 l / 105.94 cu ft / 105.94 cu ft |
| Length | 4540 mm / 178.7 in / 178.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1435 kg / 3164 lb / 3164 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Load capacity | 409 kg / 902 lb / 902 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1844 kg / 4065 lb / 4065 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1900 kg / 4189 lb / 4189 lb | |
| Track rear | 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) | 2.01 m2 / 21.6 sq ft / 21.6 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 | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 3 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.15 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 4966 cm3 / 303.0 cu in / 303.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 620.74 cm3/cylinder / 37.880 cu in/cylinder / 37.880 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHC | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 225.0 kW / 301.7 hp / 301.7 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 460.0 N·m / 339.3 lb·ft / 339.3 lb·ft at 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm / 2700 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 90.0 kW / 120.7 hp / 120.7 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 45.3 kW/l / 0.996 bhp/cu in / 0.996 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 92.6 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 213.2 kW/ton / 161.5 bhp/ton / 161.5 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 14.9 l/100km / 19.0 mpg-UK / 15.8 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 10.0 l/100km / 28.2 mpg-UK / 23.5 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 12.9 l/100km / 21.9 mpg-UK / 18.2 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 302 g/km / 486 g/mi / 486 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 620 km / 385 mi / 385 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Power assisted steering. Power assisted steering. | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent | Suspension rear | Independent |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 255/45R17 | Tyres rear | 255/45R17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Roadster
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