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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 {R 129}

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 85.00 mm 3.8 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5 litre 4973 cc (303.471 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.80 s
0-60 mph 6.20 s
0-100 mph 14.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 249 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 178.07 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1182.6 kPa (171.5 psi)
Specific torque 94.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 621.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2515 mm
wheelbase 99 in
Length (milimeters) 4470 mm
Length (inches) 176 in
Width (milimeters) 1811 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1303 mm
Height (inches) 51.3 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1769 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3900 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 80.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.3 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 VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.65

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code
Model family R 129
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 {R 129} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1997

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