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Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 500 Specs

(2008 - ) Technical Specifications

Petrol

333.3 cu-in
5461 cm³

V 8

382 HP
387 PS / 285 kW

390 lb-ft
530 Nm

155 Mph
250 km/h

Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 500 Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	R230

Body :	Cabrio

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 500 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Indirect Injection. Variable Intake

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	333.3 cu-in / 5461 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.86 x 3.56 inches 98.0 x 90.5 mm

Number of valves :	32 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	11

Horsepower :	382 HP / 387 PS / 285 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque :	390 lb-ft / 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	7 speed Automatic Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: 6th Gear Ratio: 7th Gear Ratio:


Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 500 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC :	14 MPG 17.3 L/100 km 16 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC :	28 MPG 8.4 L/100 km 34 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC :	20 MPG 11.6 L/100 km 24 MPG UK

Range :	428 miles / 689 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	21.1 gallons 80 L 17.6 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	272 g/km (Mercedes Benz)

Emission standard :	Euro V

Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 500 Performance

Top Speed :	155 Mph / 250 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	5.4 s


Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 500 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	100.79 inches / 256.0 cm

Length :	179.61 inches / 456.2 cm

Width :	71.65 inches / 182.0 cm

Height :	51.1 inches / 129.8 cm

Front Axle :	61.38 inches / 155.9 cm

Rear Axle :	60.91 inches / 154.7 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.30

Curb Weight :	4211 lbs / 1910 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	4.9 kg/hp


Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 500 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	2 seats

Seat distribution :	2

Trunk / Boot capacity :	12 cu-ft / 339 L


Mercedes Benz SL (R230 2008 Facelift) 500 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (- inches / - mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (- inches / - mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	255/40 R18

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	255/40 R18

Front Wheels Width :	8.5"

Rear Wheels Width :	8.5"

Steering :	Rack and pinion Electric

Front Suspension :	Coil springs.

Rear Suspension :	Coil Springs.