2008 SL 500 Specs2008 (R230) Mercedes SL 500 Specs & Performance
2008 - 2012 (R230)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5.5 L V8
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- 155 mph
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- 5.4 seconds
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- 383 hp
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- 19.7 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 8.3-12 ft3
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- 4,211 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 5.4 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 5.2 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 11 lb/hp
- Power
- 383 hp
- Torque
- 391 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 19.7 mpg
- Total Range
- 417 Miles
- Tailpipe CO2
- 457 g/Mile
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 5.5 Liter
- 333.3 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 383 hp @ 6,000 RPM
- 388 ps @ 6,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 391 lb·ft @ 2,800 RPM
- 530 N·m @ 2,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (32v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 21.1 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M273 E55
- Compression Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.858 x 3.563 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.08:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 1.15 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 48 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 41.7 in3
- BMEP
- 176.9 PSI
- 12.2 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (AT)
- 7 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 255/40 ZR18
- Front Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Sports Roadster
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2
- Luggage Space
- 8.3-12 ft3
- Curb Weight
- 4,211 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,861 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 650 lbs
- Length
- 179.6 in
- Width
- 71.7 in
- Height
- 51.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in
- Front Track
- 61.4 in
- Rear Track
- 60.9 in
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