Mercedes-Benz Top Speed

Sl (r230)

250.00 km/h

or 155.34 mp/h

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R230)
Modification (Engine) AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic
Start of production December, 2001 year
End of production January, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 20.9 l/100 km 11.25 US mpg13.52 UK mpg4.78 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 10.6 l/100 km 22.19 US mpg26.65 UK mpg9.43 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 14.2 l/100 km 16.56 US mpg19.89 UK mpg7.04 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)340 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.5 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 3.9 kg/Hp, 253.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.7 kg/Nm, 372.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 476 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre 87.5 Hp/l
Torque 700 Nm @ 2650-4500 rpm. 516.29 lb.-ft. @ 2650-4500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 113.992
Engine displacement 5439 cm3 331.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 97 mm 3.82 in.
Piston Stroke 92 mm 3.62 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 3
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Mechanical supercharging (Compressor)
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1880 kg 4144.69 lbs.
Max. weight 2200 kg 4850.17 lbs.
Max load 320 kg 705.48 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 235 l 8.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 317 l 11.19 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load 50 kg 110.23 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4535 mm 178.54 in.
Width 1815 mm 71.46 in.
Width including mirrors 2050 mm 80.71 in.
Height 1295 mm 50.98 in.
Wheelbase 2560 mm 100.79 in.
Front track 1569 mm 61.77 in.
Rear (Back) track 1551 mm 61.06 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.29-0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11 m 36.09 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 5
Front suspension Coil spring, Independent multi-link
Rear suspension Helical spring, Independent multi-link
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 255/40 R 18 95 YRear wheel tires: 285/35 R 18 97 Y
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 18 H 2