Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016 |specs

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (Roadster) SL (R231, facelift 2016) 2016,2017,2018

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

9 l/100 km 26.13 US mpg
12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg

How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

456 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
97.8 Hp/l

How fast is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

250 km/h 155.34 mph

What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

4663 cm3
284.55 cu. in.

How many cylinders, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

Rear wheel drive,

How long is this vehicle, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

4631 mm
182.32 in.

How wide is the vehicle, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

1877 mm
73.9 in.

What is the curb weight, Mercedes-Benz SL (R231, facelift 2016) SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC 2016?

1720 kg
3791.95 lbs.

Mercedes-Benz SL (Roadster) SL (R231, facelift 2016) 2016,2017,2018 Specs

General information

Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL (Roadster)
Version SL (R231, facelift 2016)
Engine version SL 500 V8 (456 Hp) G-TRONIC
Year production start 2016
Year production end 2018
Vehicle type Roadster
Horsepower RPM 456 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 4.3 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1720 kg

3791.95 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

4631 mm

182.32 in.
Doors 2
Top Speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph

Engine specs

Designation model M 278.927
Engine position and orientation Front, Longitudinal
Cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Displacement (liters)

4663 cm3

284.55 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 456 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 97.8 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

3.8 kg/Hp

265.1 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 2.5 kg/Nm, 407 Nm/tonne

2.5 kg/Nm

407 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm.

516.29 lb.-ft. @ 1800-3500 rpm.
Compression ratio 10.5
Fuel delivery system Direct injection
Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine aspiration BiTurbo, Intercooler
Engine oil liters | quarts

8 l

8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine coolant

12.3 l

13 US qt | 10.82 UK qt
Emission certification Euro 6
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

11.04 m

36.22 ft.

Suspension

Front suspension Independent multi-link
Rear suspension Multi-link independent

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels size 255/40 R18; 285/35 R18
Wheels rims 18

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

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

345 l

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

485 l

17.13 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

4631 mm

182.32 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1877 mm

73.9 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1315 mm

51.77 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

2585 mm

101.77 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1600 mm

62.99 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1604 mm

63.15 in.
Coefficient of drag 0.32

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

1720 kg

3791.95 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

2175 kg

4795.05 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

455 kg

1003.1 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

65 l

17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Fuel economy

City l/100km - mpg

12.4 l/100 km

18.97 US mpg
Highway l/100 km - mpg

7 l/100 km

33.6 US mpg
Combined l/100 km - Mpg

9 l/100 km

26.13 US mpg
Autonomy km (combined use) #VALORE!

Engine type

8 CYLINDER V-Engine

https://www.thecarspec.net/components/engine/8-cylinders-v

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