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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic 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

SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic

Power

388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

272 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 5

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 273.965
Power
388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Engine displacement
5461 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
98 mm
Piston stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
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)

1835 kg

Max weight (kg)

2205 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

255/40 R 18

Rear tires size

255/40 R 18

Wheel rims size

8.5 J x 18

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