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Mercedes-Benz SL 600 {R 230}

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 87.00 mm 3.23 in × 3.43 in
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° ve
Displace 5.5 litre 5513 cc (336.424 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 3 valves per cylinder | 36 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 499.9 PS (493.0 bhp) (367.6 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 4.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 252.82 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 800.0 Nm (590 ft·lb) (81.6 kgm) @ 1800-3600 rpm
bmep 1823.5 kPa (264.5 psi)
Specific torque 145.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6050 rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 459.42 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 2 turbochargers
Intercooler
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) 1298 mm
Height (inches) 51.1 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1950 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4299 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 255/40 R 18
Wheels 8.5J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.65

General information

RAC rating 50.0
Number made
Model code
Model family R 230
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 {R 230} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 2002

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