Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001 |specs

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (Roadster) SL (R230) 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001?

306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
61.6 Hp/l

How fast is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001?

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph

What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001?

4966 cm3
303.04 cu. in.

How many cylinders, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001?

Rear wheel drive,

How long is this vehicle, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001?

4535 mm
178.54 in.

How wide is the vehicle, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001?

1815 mm
71.46 in.

What is the curb weight, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001?

1770 kg
3902.18 lbs.

Mercedes-Benz SL (Roadster) SL (R230) 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006 Specs

General information

Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL (Roadster)
Version SL (R230)
Engine version SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
Year production start 2001
Year production end 2006
Vehicle type Roadster
Horsepower RPM 306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 6.3 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1770 kg

3902.18 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

4535 mm

178.54 in.
Doors 2
Top Speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph

Engine specs

Designation model M 113.963
Cam configuration SOHC
Engine position and orientation Front, Longitudinal
Cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Displacement (liters)

4966 cm3

303.04 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 61.6 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

5.8 kg/Hp

172.9 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 3.8 kg/Nm, 259.9 Nm/tonne

3.8 kg/Nm

259.9 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.

339.28 lb.-ft. @ 2700-4250 rpm.
Bore (mm in)

97 mm

3.82 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

7.5 l

7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine coolant

11.5 l

12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt
Emission certification Euro 4
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 Ventilated discs
Anti-lock brake system ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering

Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Turning diameter m - ft

11 m

36.09 ft.

Suspension

Front suspension Coil spring, Independent multi-link
Rear suspension Helical spring, Independent multi-link

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels size 255/45 R 17 98 W
Wheels rims 8.5 J x 17 H 2

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

Passengers seats 2
Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft.

235 l

8.3 cu. ft.
Trunk space max liter | cu. Ft.

317 l

11.19 cu. ft.
Roof load load kg lbs

75 kg

165.35 lbs.

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

4535 mm

178.54 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1815 mm

71.46 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1298 mm

51.1 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

2560 mm

100.79 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1559 mm

61.38 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1547 mm

60.91 in.
Coefficient of drag 0.29-0.34

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

1770 kg

3902.18 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

2140 kg

4717.89 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

370 kg

815.71 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

80 l

21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Fuel economy

Urban (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg

19.1 l/100 km

12.31 US mpg
Extra urban (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg

9.2 l/100 km

25.57 US mpg
Combined (NEDC) l/100 km - Mpg

12.7 l/100 km

18.52 US mpg
Autonomy km (combined use) NEDC 6666?666667

Engine type

8 CYLINDER V-Engine

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