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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 {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-8
Displace 5 litre 4966 cc (303.044 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo HFM fuel inj.
Maximum power 306.2 PS (302.0 bhp) (225.2 kW) @ 5600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.80 s
0-100 mph 13.50 s
0-100 km/h 6.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.40 s @ 99.00
Standing km 26.00 s @ 208.00 km/h
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions 300.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 163.69 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 460.0 Nm (339 ft·lb) (46.9 kgm) @ 2700-4200 rpm
bmep 1164 kPa (168.8 psi)
Specific torque 92.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 620.75 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) 1815 mm
Width (inches) 71.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1298 mm
Height (inches) 51.1 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1845 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4068 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 9 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 2 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 2.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area 2.00 m2
Cx 0.58

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 R 17
Wheels 8.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.82

General information

RAC rating 46.7
Number made
Model code
Model family R 230
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 {R 230} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 2001

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