1989 300 SL Specs1989 (R129) Mercedes 300 SL Specifications & Performance
1989 - 1993 (R129)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3 L Inline 6
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- 142 mph
- 
- 9.3 seconds
- 
- 187 BHP
- 
- 24.6 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 250 L
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- 1,650 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 142 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.3 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.0 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 113 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 187 BHP
- Torque
- 192 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 24.6 mpg
- Total Range
- 432 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3 Litre
- 2,960 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 187 BHP @ 5,700 RPM
- 190 ps @ 5,700 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 192 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
- 260 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (12v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 80 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M103 E30
- Compression Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 88.5 x 80.2 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 63 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 31 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 493 cc
- BMEP
- 11 Bar
- 160.1 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 225/55 ZR16
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sports Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 250 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,650 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,040 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 390 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 750-1,500 kg
- Length
- 4,465 mm
- Width
- 1,812 mm
- Height
- 1,303 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,515 mm
- Front Track
- 1,532 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,521 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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