1998 (R129) Mercedes SL 320 Specifications & Performance
1998 - 2001 (R129)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3.2 L V6
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- 148 mph
- 
- 8.4 seconds
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- 221 BHP
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- 24.4 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 265 L
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- 1,835 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 148 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.4 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 120 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 221 BHP
- Torque
- 232 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 24.4 mpg
- Total Range
- 429 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3.2 Litre
- 3,199 cc
- Configuration
- V6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 221 BHP @ 5,600 RPM
- 224 ps @ 5,600 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 232 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
- 315 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 3 (18v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 80 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M112 E32
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 89.9 x 84 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.07:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 69 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 37 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 533 cc
- BMEP
- 12.4 Bar
- 179.5 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (AT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 245/45R17 W
- 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
- 265 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,835 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,150 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 315 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 750-1,500 kg
- Length
- 4,499 mm
- Width
- 1,809 mm
- Height
- 1,290 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,515 mm
- Front Track
- 1,535 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,523 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
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