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Mercedes-Benz 600 SL

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 80.20 mm 3.5 in × 3.16 in
Cylinders V-12
Displace 6 litre 5987 cc (365.349 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 48 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo LH-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.10 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 253 km/h (157 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 187.92 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1196.4 kPa (173.5 psi)
Specific torque 95.21 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 498.92 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) 1300 mm
Height (inches) 51.2 in
L:W ratio 1.78
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2070 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4564 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 1.97 m2
Cx 0.63

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 10.80 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.65

General information

RAC rating 58.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 SL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1992

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