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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 {R 129}

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 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5 litre 4966 cc (303.044 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 3 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.10:1
Fuel system Bo HFM fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 17.9/9.6/12.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 159.79 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1164 kPa (168.8 psi)
Specific torque 92.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 113 E 50 / 113.961
Main bearings 5
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 2515 mm
wheelbase 99 in
Length (milimeters) 4499 mm
Length (inches) 177.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1809 mm
Width (inches) 71.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1290 mm
Height (inches) 50.8 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1890 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4167 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
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres 245/45 R 17 W
Wheels 8.25J x 17 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 46.7
Number made 23704
Model code
Model family R 129
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 {R 129} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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