Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (Roadster) SL (R129) 1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

15 l/100 km 15.68 US mpg
9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg

How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

231 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
78 Hp/l

How fast is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

235 km/h 146.02 mph

What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

2960 cm3
180.63 cu. in.

How many cylinders, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

Rear wheel drive,

How long is this vehicle, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

4470 mm
175.98 in.

How wide is the vehicle, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

1812 mm
71.34 in.

What is the curb weight, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988?

1690-1740 kg
3725.81 - 3836.04 lbs.

Mercedes-Benz SL (Roadster) SL (R129) 1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,1993 Specs

General information

Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL (Roadster)
Version SL (R129)
Engine version 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic
Year production start 1988
Year production end 1993
Vehicle type Roadster
Horsepower RPM 231 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 8.4 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1690-1740 kg

3725.81 - 3836.04 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

4470 mm

175.98 in.
Doors 2
Top Speed 235 km/h 146.02 mph

Engine specs

Designation model M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981
Cam configuration DOHC
Engine position and orientation Front, Longitudinal
Cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Displacement (liters)

2960 cm3

180.63 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 231 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 78 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

7.3 kg/Hp

136.7 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 6.2 kg/Nm, 160.9 Nm/tonne

6.2 kg/Nm

160.9 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

272 Nm @ 4600 rpm.

200.62 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Bore (mm in)

88.5 mm

3.48 in.
Stroke (mm in)

80.2 mm

3.16 in.
Compression ratio 10
Fuel delivery system Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
Valvetrain 4
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil liters | quarts

7.5 l

7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine coolant

11.5 l

12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion engine
Engine location Front, Longitudinal

Transmission and Drive system

Drive configuration Rear wheel drive

Brakes

Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Anti-lock brake system ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering

Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

Front suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels size 225/55 R16
Wheels rims 8J x 16

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

Passengers seats 2

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

4470 mm

175.98 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1812 mm

71.34 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1303 mm

51.3 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

2515 mm

99.02 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1535 mm

60.43 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1523 mm

59.96 in.

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

1690-1740 kg

3725.81 - 3836.04 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

2130 kg

4695.85 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

390-440 kg

859.8 - 970.03 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

80 l

21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Fuel economy

City l/100km - mpg

15 l/100 km

15.68 US mpg
Highway l/100 km - mpg

9.4 l/100 km

25.02 US mpg

Engine type

6 CYLINDER INLINE
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