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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 9.20:1
Fuel system Bo K-Jet fuel inj.
Maximum power 234.2 PS (231.0 bhp) (172.3 kW) @ 4750 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.80 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 150 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 405.0 Nm (299 ft·lb) (41.3 kgm) @ 3000 rpm
bmep 1023.4 kPa (148.4 psi)
Specific torque 81.44 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 N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2450 mm
wheelbase 96.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4390 mm
Length (inches) 172.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1790 mm
Width (inches) 70.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1300 mm
Height (inches) 51.2 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1540 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3395 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.10 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.340
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 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.24

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 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1980

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