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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R230)
Year of production

2001

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic

Power

306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

321 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

19.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 113.963
Power
306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
61.6 Hp/l
Torque
460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm.
Engine displacement
4966 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1770 kg

Max weight (kg)

2140 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

235 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

317 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4535 mm

Width (mm)

1815 mm

Height (mm)

1298 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2560 mm

Front track (mm)

1559 mm

Rear track (mm)

1547 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11 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

255/45 R 17 98 W

Rear tires size

255/45 R 17 98 W

Wheel rims size

8.5 J x 17 H 2

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