1998 SL 500 Specs1998 (R129) Mercedes SL 500 Specifications & Performance
1998 - 2001 (R129)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5 L V8
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- 155 mph
- 
- 6.5 seconds
- 
- 302 BHP
- 
- 22.2 mpg
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- 2 Doors
- 
- 2 Seats
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- 265 L
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- 1,895 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 6.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 6.3 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 159 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 302 BHP
- Torque
- 339 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 22.2 mpg
- Total Range
- 390 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 5 Litre
- 4,966 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 302 BHP @ 5,600 RPM
- 306 ps @ 5,600 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 339 lb·ft @ 2,700 RPM
- 460 N·m @ 2,700 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 3 (24v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 80 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M113 E50
- Compression Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 97 x 84 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.15:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 61 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 38 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 621 cc
- BMEP
- 11.6 Bar
- 168.8 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
- 1,895 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,210 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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