Mercedes-Benz SL (Roadster) SL (R129, facelift 1998) 1998,1999,2000,2001 Specs
General information
| Brand |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Model |
SL (Roadster) |
| Version |
SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Engine version |
SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic |
| Year production start |
1998 |
| Year production end |
2001 |
| Vehicle type |
Roadster |
| Horsepower RPM |
224 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec |
8.4 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1755 kg
3869.11 lbs.
|
| Overall length mm - inch |
4499 mm
177.13 in.
|
| Doors |
2 |
| Top Speed |
238 km/h, Electronically limited 147.89 mph |
Engine specs
| Designation model |
M 112.943 |
| Cam configuration |
SOHC
|
| Engine position and orientation |
Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders |
6 |
| Position of cylinders |
V-engine |
| Displacement (liters) |
3199 cm3
195.21 cu. in.
|
| Eng. horsepower RPM |
224 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
|
| Horsepower per litre |
70 Hp/l
|
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
7.8 kg/Hp
127.6 Hp/tonne
|
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons |
5.6 kg/Nm, 179.5 Nm/tonne
5.6 kg/Nm
179.5 Nm/tonne
|
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
315 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm.
232.33 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4800 rpm.
|
| Bore (mm in) |
89.9 mm
3.54 in.
|
| Stroke (mm in) |
84 mm
3.31 in.
|
| Compression ratio |
10 |
| Fuel delivery system |
Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type |
Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain |
3 |
| Engine aspiration |
Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
8 l
8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
|
| Engine coolant |
11.8 l
12.47 US qt | 10.38 UK qt
|
| Emission certification |
Euro 3
|
| 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 |
| Turning diameter m - ft |
10.7 m
35.1 ft.
|
Suspension
| Front suspension |
Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension |
Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link |
Wheels & Tyres
| Wheels size |
245/45 R 17 W
|
| Wheels rims |
8.25 J x 17 H 2 |
Passenger
| Passengers seats |
2 |
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
265 l
9.36 cu. ft.
|
Dimensions
| Overall length mm - inch |
4499 mm
177.13 in.
|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1812 mm
71.34 in.
|
| Overall height mm -inch |
1300 mm
51.18 in.
|
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2515 mm
99.02 in.
|
| Track width front mm - inch |
1535 mm
60.43 in.
|
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1525 mm
60.04 in.
|
| Coefficient of drag |
0.32-0.40
|
Weights
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1755 kg
3869.11 lbs.
|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
2130 kg
4695.85 lbs.
|
| Capacities kg - lbs |
375 kg
826.73 lbs.
|
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
80 l
21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
|
Fuel economy
| Urban (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg |
16.3 l/100 km
14.43 US mpg
|
| Extra urban (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg |
8.8 l/100 km
26.73 US mpg
|
| Combined (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg |
11.5 l/100 km
20.45 US mpg
|
| Autonomy km (combined use) NEDC |
7272?727273 |
Engine type
6 CYLINDER V-Engine
https://www.thecarspec.com/components/engine/6-cylinders-v
