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Mercedes-Benz SL 500

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 98.00 mm × 90.50 mm 3.86 in × 3.56 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.5 litre 5461 cc (333.251 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.70:1
Fuel system EFI
Maximum power 388.3 PS (383.0 bhp) (285.6 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 5.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 18.1/8.3/11.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 284.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 200.52 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 530.0 Nm (391 ft·lb) (54 kgm) @ 2800-4800 rpm
bmep 1219.6 kPa (176.9 psi)
Specific torque 97.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 682.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2560 mm
wheelbase 100.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4562 mm
Length (inches) 179.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1820 mm
Width (inches) 71.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1298 mm
Height (inches) 51.1 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1910 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4211 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 255/40 R 18
Wheels 8.5J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 350 mm
Braked area
Transmission 7A
Top gear ratio 0.73
Final drive ratio 2.65

General information

RAC rating 47.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 PDF Manual
SL 500 picture
Designer unknown
Year 2008

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