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Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG {R 129}

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 91.50 mm × 92.40 mm 3.6 in × 3.64 in
Cylinders V-12 in 60.0° ve
Displace 7.3 litre 7291 cc (444.924 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 48 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Bo HFM fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 4.80 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 24.5/11.4/15.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 252.2 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1292.7 kPa (187.5 psi)
Specific torque 102.87 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 120 E 73 / 120.990
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 607.58 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2515 mm
wheelbase 99 in
Length (milimeters) 4499 mm
Length (inches) 177.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1812 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1275 mm
Height (inches) 50.2 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2050 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4519 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 0.320
Frontal area 2.00 m2
Cx 0.64

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres 245/40 ZR 18
Wheels 8.5J x 18 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 334 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.65

General information

RAC rating 62.3
Number made
Model code R 129 E 73
Model family R 129
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG {R 129} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1999

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