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

1998 - 2001
ico
Body type
, 2 seats
ico
Boot capacity
265 l
ico
Engine capacity
ico
Power
ico
Transmission
5 gears, automatic transmission
ico
Transmission
Rear wheel drive
ico
Acceleration to 100 km/h
6.5 sec
ico
Max. speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited
ico
Fuel
Petrol (Gasoline)
ico
Average consumption

General Information

Modification (Engine)
SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1998 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Seats
2
Doors
2
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

Other generations Mercedes-Benz SL