| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | SL |
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| Generation | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
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| Modification (Engine) | AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | May, 1999 year |
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| End of production | July, 2001 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 (NEDC) |
18.5 l/100 km
12.71 US mpg15.27 UK mpg5.41 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) |
9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg29.43 UK mpg10.42 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) |
12.8 l/100 km
18.38 US mpg22.07 UK mpg7.81 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 370 g/km |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h, Electronically limited
155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.1 kg/Hp, 195 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.4 kg/Nm, 292 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 354 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 65.1 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
530 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
390.91 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 113 E 55/M 113.985 |
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| Engine displacement |
5439 cm3
331.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
97 mm
3.82 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
92 mm
3.62 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 3 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1815 kg
4001.39 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2210 kg
4872.22 lbs. |
| Max load |
395 kg
870.83 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 |
1300 mm
51.18 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2515 mm
99.02 in. |
| Front track |
1553 mm
61.14 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1545 mm
60.83 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: 9.5 J x 18 H 2 |
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