| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | SL |
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| Generation | SL (R129) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 300 SL (190 Hp) |
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| Start of production | March, 1989 year |
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| End of production | June, 1993 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 |
15.9 l/100 km
14.79 US mpg17.77 UK mpg6.29 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.5 l/100 km
27.67 US mpg33.23 UK mpg11.76 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
10.3 l/100 km
22.84 US mpg27.43 UK mpg9.71 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9.3 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9.3 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 8.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
228 km/h
141.67 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 1 |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.7 kg/Hp, 115.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.3 kg/Nm, 157.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 190 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 64.2 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
260 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
191.77 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 103.984 |
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| Engine displacement |
2960 cm3
180.63 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
88.5 mm
3.48 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
80.2 mm
3.16 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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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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| Engine oil capacity |
6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
11.5 l
12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1650-1700 kg
3637.63 - 3747.86 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2040-2090 kg
4497.43 - 4607.66 lbs. |
| Max load |
390 kg
859.8 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 |
4470 mm
175.98 in. |
| Width |
1812 mm
71.34 in. |
| Height |
1303 mm
51.3 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2515 mm
99.02 in. |
| Front track |
1535 mm
60.43 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1523 mm
59.96 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 (manual 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 | Disc |
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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 | 225/55 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size | 8 J x 16 H 2 |
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