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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R230)
Year of production

2003

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic

Power

500 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

800 Nm @ 1800-3600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

346 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

22.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 275.951
Power
500 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
90.7 Hp/l
Torque
800 Nm @ 1800-3600 rpm.
Engine displacement
5513 cm3
Number of cylinders
12
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
87 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Turbine
BiTurbo
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1950 kg

Max weight (kg)

2300 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)

1827 mm

Height (mm)

1298 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2560 mm

Front track (mm)

1559 mm

Rear track (mm)

1537 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

Front wheel tires: 255/40 R 18 95 YRear wheel tires: 285/35 R 18 97 Y

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 255/40 R 18 95 YRear wheel tires: 285/35 R 18 97 Y

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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