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Mercedes-Benz 500 SL

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 SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo KE-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power 248.4 PS (245.0 bhp) (182.7 kW) @ 4750 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.70 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 216 km/h (134 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 152.65 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 399.0 Nm (294 ft·lb) (40.7 kgm) @ 2750 rpm
bmep 1008.2 kPa (146.2 psi)
Specific torque 80.23 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 621.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2454 mm
wheelbase 96.6 in
Length (milimeters) 4389 mm
Length (inches) 172.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1791 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1295 mm
Height (inches) 51 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1605 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3538 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

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

Manual Download

Download 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1985

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