General data |
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| Generation | SL (R230, facelift 2008) |
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| Modification | SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | April, 2008 year |
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| End of production | December, 2011 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 273.965 |
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Fuel consumption (economy), emissions |
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| Fuel consumption - urban | 17.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption - extra urban | 8.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption - combined | 11.6 l/100 km |
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| CO2 emissions | 272 g/km |
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| Emission standard | Euro 5 |
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Performance specs |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) | 5.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.7 kg/Hp, 211.4 Hp/tonne |
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Engine technical data |
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| Power | 388 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 71 Hp/l |
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| Torque | 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. |
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| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine displacement | 5461 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore | 98 mm |
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| Piston Stroke | 90.5 mm |
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| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
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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 | 8.5 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) | 7 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Independent multi-link |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring, 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 | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 255/40 R 18 |
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| Wheel rims size | 8.5 J x 18 |
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Dimensions |
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| Length | 4562 mm |
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| Width | 1820 mm |
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| Width | 2069 mm |
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| Height | 1317 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 2560 mm |
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| Front track | 1559 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track | 1547 mm |
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| Front overhang | 985 mm |
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| Rear overhang | 1017 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.04 m |
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Weights, volume and space |
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| Kerb Weight | 1835 kg |
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| Max. weight | 2205 kg |
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| Max load | 370 kg |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 235 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum | 339 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
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| Max. roof load | 75 kg |
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