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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?11.5 l/100 km
20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?274 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is the car, 1998 SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?238 km/h | 147.89 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?224 Hp, 315 Nm
232.33 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?3.2 l
3199 cm3
195.21 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) Roadster 1998 SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4499 mm
177.13 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1812 mm
71.34 in.
What is the curb weight, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?1755 kg
3869.11 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?2130 kg
4695.85 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?265 l
9.36 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic
Start of production June, 1998 year
End of production July, 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 16.3 l/100 km 14.43 US mpg
17.33 UK mpg
6.13 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.36 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)274 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8 sec
Maximum speed 238 km/h, Electronically limited 147.89 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 7.8 kg/Hp, 127.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.6 kg/Nm, 179.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 224 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 70 Hp/l
Torque 315 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm. 232.33 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 112.943
Engine displacement 3199 cm3 195.21 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 89.9 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke 84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 3
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 11.8 l 12.47 US qt | 10.38 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1755 kg 3869.11 lbs.
Max. weight 2130 kg 4695.85 lbs.
Max load 375 kg 826.73 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 265 l 9.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4499 mm 177.13 in.
Width 1812 mm 71.34 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2515 mm 99.02 in.
Front track 1535 mm 60.43 in.
Rear (Back) track 1525 mm 60.04 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.33-0.40
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m 35.1 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/45 R 17 W
Wheel rims size8.25 J x 17 H 2