Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic 1989

General Information

Modification (Engine)

500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1989 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1992 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1523 mm

Width

1812 mm

Height

1303 mm

Length

4470 mm

Front track

1535 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.7

Wheelbase

2515 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.2 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

5.4 kg/Hp, 184.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.9 kg/Nm, 254.2 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

390 kg

Kerb Weight

1800 kg

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

265 l

Max. weight

2190 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 278 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

8 J x 16 H 2

Tires size

225/55 ZR 16

Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic