General data |
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| Generation | SL (R129) |
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| Modification | 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | March, 1989 year |
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| End of production | September, 1992 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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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Model | M 119.960 |
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Fuel consumption (economy), emissions |
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| Fuel consumption - urban | 16.6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption - extra urban | 10.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption - combined | 12 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard | Euro 1 |
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Performance specs |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) | 6.2 sec |
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| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited |
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| 100 km/h - 0 | 41.5 m |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.4 kg/Hp, 184.2 Hp/tonne |
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Engine technical data |
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| Power | 326 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 65.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque | 450 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Maximum engine speed | 6000 rpm. |
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| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine displacement | 4973 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore | 96.5 mm |
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| Piston Stroke | 85 mm |
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| 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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| Engine oil capacity | 8 l |
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| Coolant | 15.5 l |
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| Power | Hydraulic Steering |
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Suspension and brakes 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) | 4 |
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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, 300 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Disc, 278 mm |
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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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| Tires size | 225/55 ZR 16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 8 J x 16 H 2 |
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Dimensions |
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| Length | 4470 mm |
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| Width | 1812 mm |
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| Height | 1303 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 2515 mm |
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| Front track | 1535 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track | 1523 mm |
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| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.32-0.40 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.7 m |
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Weights, volume and space |
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| Kerb Weight | 1770-1800 kg |
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| Max. weight | 2160-2190 kg |
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| Max load | 390 kg |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 265 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
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