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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1989, Mar
End of production
1992, Sep
Emission standard
Euro 1
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
80
l
21.13
US gal
17.6
UK gal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
326 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
450 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 331.9 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1770 kg 3902.2 lbs
Length
4470 mm 175.98 in
Width
1812 mm 71.34 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
8 J x 16 H 2
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
16.6
l/100 km
14.17
US mpg
17.02
UK mpg
- Extra urban
10.1
l/100 km
23.29
US mpg
27.97
UK mpg
- Combined
12
l/100 km
19.6
US mpg
23.54
UK mpg
Emission standard
Euro 1
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
6.2 sec
0 - 60 mph
5.9 sec
Breaking Distance
100 km/h - 0
41.5 m
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32 - 0.4
Engine Model
M 119.960
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
326 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
450 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 331.9 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in
Compression ratio
10
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
15.5
l
16.43
US qt
13.64
UK qt
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
Turning diameter
10.7 m 35.1 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs, 300 mm
- Rear
Disc, 278 mm
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
- Rear
Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Tire size
- Front
225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rims
8 J x 16 H 2
Kerb weight
1770 kg 3902.2 lbs
Max. weight
2160 kg 4762 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
265 l 9.36 cu ft
- Max. roof load
390 kg 859.8 lbs