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Mercedes-Benz SL 600 Roadster

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 Roadster

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 36-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 5513 cm3 / 336.4 cu in / 336.4 cu in, 380.0 kW / 509.6 hp / 509.6 hp @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, 829.9 N·m / 612.1 lb·ft / 612.1 lb·ft @ 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph top speed, consumption 14.7 l/100km / 19.2 mpg-UK / 16.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2008
ModelSL 600 RoadsterIssued until
SerieSL classNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)198 l / 6.99 cu ft / 6.99 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)1416 l / 50.01 cu ft / 50.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)317 l / 11.19 cu ft / 11.19 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4540 mm / 178.7 in / 178.7 inTotal (curb) weight1950 kg / 4299 lb / 4299 lb
Width1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 inDry weight
Height1830 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 inLoad capacity71 kg / 157 lb / 157 lb
Wheelbase2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 inGross (max.) weight2021 kg / 4456 lb / 4456 lb
Track frontTowing weight1900 kg / 4189 lb / 4189 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.77  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.83 m2 / 30.5 sq ft / 30.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders12
Engine TypeV engine (V12)Total number of valves36
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder3
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement5513 cm3 / 336.4 cu in / 336.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power380.0 kW / 509.6 hp / 509.6 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque829.9 N·m / 612.1 lb·ft / 612.1 lb·ft at 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm / 1900 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)152.0 kW / 203.8 hp / 203.8 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output68.9 kW/l / 1.515 bhp/cu in / 1.515 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque150.5 N·m/l / 1.32 lb·ft/cu in / 1.32 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio265.1 kW/ton / 200.9 bhp/ton / 200.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)18.1 l/100km / 15.6 mpg-UK / 13.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg-UK / 18.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)14.7 l/100km / 19.2 mpg-UK / 16.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions187 g/km / 301 g/mi / 301 g/mi
  Range544 km / 338 mi / 338 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering Traction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front255/40-ZR18Tyres rear255/40-ZR18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 600 Roadster

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