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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 63 V8 (525 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 63 V8 (525 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) AMG SL 63 V8 (525 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R230, facelift 2008)
Year of production

2008

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

AMG SL 63 V8 (525 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC

Power

525 Hp @ 6800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

630 Nm @ 5200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

328 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 5

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

21.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.1 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 156.981
Power
525 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Power per litre
84.6 Hp/l
Torque
630 Nm @ 5200 rpm.
Engine displacement
6208 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
102.2 mm
Piston stroke
94.6 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
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)

1895 kg

Max weight (kg)

2225 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

235 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

339 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4562 mm

Width (mm)

1820 mm

Height (mm)

1317 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2560 mm

Front track (mm)

1559 mm

Rear track (mm)

1547 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.04 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, Independent multi-link

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 255/35 R 19Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R 19

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 255/35 R 19Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R 19

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 19Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 19

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