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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?11.6 l/100 km
20.28 US mpg
24.35 UK mpg
8.62 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?272 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is the car, 2008 SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?388 Hp, 530 Nm
390.91 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2008 SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?5.5 l
5461 cm3
333.25 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) Roadster 2008 SL 500 V8 (388 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4562 mm
179.61 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the curb weight, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?1835 kg
4045.48 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?2205 kg
4861.19 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?235 - 339 l
8.3 - 11.97 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic?7, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R230, facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic
Start of production April, 2008 year
End of production December, 2011 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 17.3 l/100 km 13.6 US mpg
16.33 UK mpg
5.78 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 11.6 l/100 km 20.28 US mpg
24.35 UK mpg
8.62 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)272 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.1 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio 4.7 kg/Hp, 211.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.5 kg/Nm, 288.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 71 Hp/l
Torque 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 390.91 lb.-ft. @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 273.965
Engine displacement 5461 cm3 333.25 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 98 mm 3.86 in.
Piston Stroke 90.5 mm 3.56 in.
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 11.6 l 12.26 US qt | 10.21 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1835 kg 4045.48 lbs.
Max. weight 2205 kg 4861.19 lbs.
Max load 370 kg 815.71 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 235 l 8.3 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 339 l 11.97 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4562 mm 179.61 in.
Width 1820 mm 71.65 in.
Width including mirrors 2069 mm 81.46 in.
Height 1317 mm 51.85 in.
Wheelbase 2560 mm 100.79 in.
Front track 1559 mm 61.38 in.
Rear (Back) track 1547 mm 60.91 in.
Front overhang 985 mm 38.78 in.
Rear overhang 1017 mm 40.04 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.04 m 36.22 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 7 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Hydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension Hydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/40 R18
Wheel rims size8.5J x 18