1988 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

SL

Generation

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)

Modification

300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1988, July

End of production

1993, June

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

231 hp (at 6300 rpm)

Torque

272 Nm (at 4600 rpm) 200.62 lb. ft (at 4600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

235 km/h 146 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1690 kg 3725.8 lbs

Length

4470 mm 175.98 in

Width

1812 mm 71.34 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

8J x 16

Engine Model

M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2960 cm³ 180.63 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 6300 rpm)

Torque

272 Nm (at 4600 rpm) 200.62 lb. ft (at 4600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88.5 mm 3.48 in

Piston Stroke

80.2 mm 3.16 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

11.5 l 12.19 US qt
10.12 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

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

Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

225/55 R16

Wheel rims

8J x 16

Kerb weight

1690 kg 3725.8 lbs

Max. weight

2130 kg 4695.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

390 kg 859.8 lbs