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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R129)
Year of production

1988

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic

Power

231 Hp @ 6300 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

272 Nm @ 4600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

15 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

235 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
231 Hp @ 6300 rpm.
Power per litre
78 Hp/l
Torque
272 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
Engine displacement
2960 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
88.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.2 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1690-1740 kg

Max weight (kg)

2130 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4470 mm

Width (mm)

1812 mm

Height (mm)

1303 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2515 mm

Front track (mm)

1535 mm

Rear track (mm)

1523 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/55 R16

Rear tires size

225/55 R16

Wheel rims size

8J x 16

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