Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 1998

General Information

Modification (Engine)

SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1998 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2001 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm

Width

1812 mm

Height

1300 mm

Length

4499 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

6.5 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

5.9 kg/Hp, 168.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.9 kg/Nm, 253.4 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

395 kg

Kerb Weight

1815 kg

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

265 l

Max. weight

2210 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

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

8.25 J x 17 H 2

Tires size

245/45 R 17 W

Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic