1997 SL 70 AMG Specs1997 (R129) Mercedes SL 70 AMG Specifications & Performance
1997 - 2000 (R129)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 7.1 L V12
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- 155 mph
- 
- 5.0 seconds
- 
- 489 BHP
- 
- 22.1 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 260 L
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- 1,870 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 5.0 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 4.8 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 261 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 489 BHP
- Torque
- 531 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 22.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 388 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 7.1 Litre
- 7,055 cc
- Configuration
- V12
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 489 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
- 496 ps @ 5,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 531 lb·ft @ 3,900 RPM
- 720 N·m @ 3,900 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (48v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 80 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M120
- Bore x Stroke
- 91 x 90.4 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.01:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 69 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 41 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 588 cc
- BMEP
- 12.8 Bar
- 186 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (AT)
- 5 Gears
- Front Tyre Size
- 245/45 ZR18
- Rear Tyre Size
- 275/35 ZR18
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sports Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 260 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,870 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,210 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 340 kg
- Length
- 4,470 mm
- Width
- 1,812 mm
- Height
- 1,275 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,515 mm
- Front Track
- 1,553 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,545 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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