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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R129)
Year of production

1989

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic

Power

326 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

450 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Emission standard

Euro 1

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 119.960
Power
326 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
65.6 Hp/l
Torque
450 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4973 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 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)

1770-1800 kg

Max weight (kg)

2160-2190 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

265 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

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.7 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 278 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/55 ZR 16

Rear tires size

225/55 ZR 16

Wheel rims size

8 J x 16 H 2

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