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1989 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Model

300 SL

Modification

300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1989, Mar

End of production

1993, June

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

2960 cm³ 180.63 cu. In.

Power

190 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

260 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 191.77 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

223 km/h 139 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1650 kg 3637.6 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

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

15 l/100 km 15.68 US mpg
18.83 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg

- Combined

10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg
25.92 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 1

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

223 km/h 139 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

9 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.32 - 0.4

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 103.984

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2960 cm³ 180.63 cu. In.

Power

190 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

260 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 191.77 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88.5 mm 3.48 in

Piston Stroke

80.2 mm 3.16 in

Compression ratio

9.2

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

11.5 l 12.19 US qt
10.12 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

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

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

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

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1650 kg 3637.6 lbs

Max. weight

2040 kg 4497.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

265 l 9.36 cu ft

- Max. roof load

390 kg 859.8 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic is made in 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993