| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | SL |
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| Generation | SL (R129, facelift 1995) |
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| Modification (Engine) | AMG SL 60 V8 (381 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | April, 1996 year |
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| End of production | May, 1998 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Roadster |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
16 l/100 km
14.7 US mpg17.66 UK mpg6.25 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg29.43 UK mpg10.42 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
11.5 l/100 km
20.45 US mpg24.56 UK mpg8.7 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h, Electronically limited
155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 2 |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.9 kg/Hp, 205.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.2 kg/Nm, 312.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 381 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 64 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
580 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
427.79 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 119 E 60 |
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| Engine displacement |
5956 cm3
363.46 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
100 mm
3.94 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
94.8 mm
3.73 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1855 kg
4089.57 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2230 kg
4916.31 lbs. |
| Max load |
375 kg
826.73 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
265 l
9.36 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
80 l
21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4499 mm
177.13 in. |
| Width |
1812 mm
71.34 in. |
| Height |
1296 mm
51.02 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2515 mm
99.02 in. |
| Front track |
1532 mm
60.31 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1521 mm
59.88 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.32-0.40 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.7 m
35.1 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18Rear wheel tires: 275/35 ZR 18 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2Rear wheel rims: 10 J x 18 H 2 |
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