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Mercedes-Benz SL 350 {R 230}

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 97.00 mm × 84.00 mm 3.82 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders V-6
Displace 3.7 litre 3724 cc (227.252 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 3 valves per cylinder | 18 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo HFM fuel inj.
Maximum power 244.3 PS (241.0 bhp) (179.7 kW) @ 5700 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions 276.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 137.32 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 350.0 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm) @ 3000-4500 rpm
bmep 1181 kPa (171.3 psi)
Specific torque 93.98 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 620.67 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) 4535 mm
Length (inches) 178.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1827 mm
Width (inches) 71.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1317 mm
Height (inches) 51.9 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1755 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3869 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 11.00 m
Tyres 255/45 x 17
Wheels 8.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.27

General information

RAC rating 35.0
Number made
Model code
Model family R 230
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 2002

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