1998 SL 500 Specs1998 (R129) Mercedes SL 500 Specs & Performance
1998 - 2001 (R129)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5 L V8
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- 155 mph
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- 6.5 seconds
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- 302 hp
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- 18.5 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 9.4 ft3
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- 4,178 lbs
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 6.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 6.3 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.82 lb/hp
- Power
- 302 hp
- Torque
- 339 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 18.5 mpg
- Total Range
- 390 Miles
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 5 Liter
- 303 in3
- Layout
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 302 hp @ 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
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 21.1 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M113 E50
- Compression Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.819 x 3.307 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.15:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 1 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 38 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 37.9 in3
- BMEP
- 168.8 PSI
- 11.6 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (AT)
- 5 Speeds
- Tyre Sizes
- 245/45R17 W
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- 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
- 9.4 ft3
- Curb Weight
- 4,178 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 4,872 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 694 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- 1,653-3,307 lbs
- Length
- 177.1 in
- Width
- 71.2 in
- Height
- 50.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 99 in
- Front Track
- 60.4 in
- Rear Track
- 60 in
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