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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R129, facelift 1995)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic

Power

193 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

270 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Emission standard

Euro 2

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.2 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

225 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 104.943
Power
193 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
69 Hp/l
Torque
270 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine displacement
2799 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
73.5 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)

1755 kg

Max weight (kg)

2150 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

265 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4499 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

Rear brakes

Disc

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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