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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic 1999, 2000, 2001
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic 1999, 2000, 2001
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic 1999, 2000, 2001

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Year of production

1999

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic

Power

525 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

750 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Emission standard

Euro 3

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

24.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

11.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

15.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 120.990
Power
525 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
72 Hp/l
Torque
750 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
7291 cm3
Number of cylinders
12
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
91.5 mm
Piston stroke
92.4 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
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)

1975 kg

Max weight (kg)

2320 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)

1296 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2515 mm

Front track (mm)

1553 mm

Rear track (mm)

1541 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, Hydro-pneumatic element, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Hydro-pneumatic element, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18Rear wheel tires: 275/35 ZR 18

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18Rear wheel tires: 275/35 ZR 18

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 18 H 2

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