1989 500 SL Specs1989 (R129) Mercedes 500 SL Specs & Performance
1989 - 1992 (R129)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5 L V8
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- 155 mph
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- 6.2 seconds
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- 322 hp
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- 18.2 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 8.8 ft3
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- 3,902 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 6.2 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 6.0 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.13 lb/hp
- Power
- 322 hp
- Torque
- 332 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 18.2 mpg
- Total Range
- 385 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 5 Liter
- 303.5 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 322 hp @ 5,500 RPM
- 326 ps @ 5,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 332 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
- 450 N·m @ 4,000 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
- M119 E50
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.799 x 3.346 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.14:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 1.07 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 40 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 38 in3
- BMEP
- 164.9 PSI
- 11.4 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (AT)
- 4 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 225/55 ZR16
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Sports Roadster
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2
- Luggage Space
- 8.8 ft3
- Curb Weight
- 3,902 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,762 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 860 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- 1,653-3,307 lbs
- Length
- 175.8 in
- Width
- 71.3 in
- Height
- 51.3 in
- Wheelbase
- 99 in
- Front Track
- 60.3 in
- Rear Track
- 59.9 in
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