FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Roadster
Start of production
1985, Sep
End of production
1989, Aug
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
85
l
22.45
US gal
18.7
UK gal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
245 hp (at 4750 rpm)
Torque
392 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 289.12 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1610 kg 3549.4 lbs
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Doors
2
Seats
2
Wheel rims
7J x 15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
15.9
l/100 km
14.79
US mpg
17.77
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.5
l/100 km
24.76
US mpg
29.73
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.3 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.9 sec
Engine Model
M 117 E 50 / 117.964
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
245 hp (at 4750 rpm)
Torque
392 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 289.12 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in
Compression ratio
9
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
13.5
l
14.31
US qt
11.88
UK qt
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in
Height
1307 mm 51.46 in
Wheelbase
2455 mm 96.65 in
Front track
1465 mm 57.68 in
Rear (Back) track
1466 mm 57.72 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Threaded twist beam
Tire size
- Front
205/65 R15
- Rear
205/65 R15
Wheel rims
7J x 15
Rear wheel rims
7J x 15
Kerb weight
1610 kg 3549.4 lbs
Max. weight
2030 kg 4475.4 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
420 kg 925.9 lbs
