Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
15 l/100 km 15.68 US mpg
9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
231 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
78 Hp/l
235 km/h 146.02 mph
2960 cm3
180.63 cu. in.
6, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4470 mm
175.98 in.
1812 mm
71.34 in.
1690-1740 kg
3725.81 - 3836.04 lbs.
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | SL (Roadster) |
| Version | SL (R129) |
| Engine version | 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic |
| Year production start | 1988 |
| Year production end | 1993 |
| Vehicle type | Roadster |
| Horsepower RPM | 231 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 8.4 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1690-1740 kg3725.81 - 3836.04 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4470 mm175.98 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h 146.02 mph |
| Designation model | M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
2960 cm3180.63 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 231 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 78 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
7.3 kg/Hp136.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 6.2 kg/Nm, 160.9 Nm/tonne
6.2 kg/Nm160.9 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
272 Nm @ 4600 rpm.200.62 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
88.5 mm3.48 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
80.2 mm3.16 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
7.5 l7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
11.5 l12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Wheels size | 225/55 R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 8J x 16 |
| Passengers seats | 2 |
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| Overall length mm - inch |
4470 mm175.98 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1812 mm71.34 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1303 mm51.3 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2515 mm99.02 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1535 mm60.43 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1523 mm59.96 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1690-1740 kg3725.81 - 3836.04 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
2130 kg4695.85 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
390-440 kg859.8 - 970.03 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
80 l21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
15 l/100 km15.68 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
9.4 l/100 km25.02 US mpg |
6 CYLINDER INLINE
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