| 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 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic? | 12.7 l/100 km 18.52 US mpg 22.24 UK mpg 7.87 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic? | 300 g/km CO2 Euro 3 |
| How fast is the car, 1998 SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic? | 306 Hp, 460 Nm 339.28 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1998 SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic? | 5.0 l 4966 cm3 303.04 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) Roadster 1998 SL 500 V8 (306 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 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic? | 1815 kg 4001.39 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic? | 2210 kg 4872.22 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 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic? | 5, automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Modification (Engine) | SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | June, 1998 year |
| End of production | July, 2001 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) | 17.9 l/100 km
13.14 US mpg 15.78 UK mpg 5.59 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) | 9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg 29.43 UK mpg 10.42 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) | 12.7 l/100 km
18.52 US mpg 22.24 UK mpg 7.87 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 300 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.2 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.9 kg/Hp, 168.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.9 kg/Nm, 253.4 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 306 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 61.6 Hp/l |
| Torque | 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. 339.28 lb.-ft. @ 2700-4250 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 113.961 |
| Engine displacement | 4966 cm3 303.04 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 97 mm 3.82 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. |
| Coolant | 13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1815 kg 4001.39 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2210 kg 4872.22 lbs. |
| Max load | 395 kg 870.83 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 brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 245/45 R 17 W |
| Wheel rims size | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 |
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