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Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 300 SL Specs

(1989 - 1993) - Technical Specifications for Years 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Petrol

180.6 cu-in
2960 cm³

Inline 6

187 HP
190 PS / 140 kW

191 lb-ft
260 Nm

142 Mph
228 km/h

20 MPG
11.6 L/100 km
24 MPG UK

Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 300 SL Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	R129

Body :	-

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 300 SL Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 6

Engine Code :	103.984

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI - CIS-E (KE5 - Jetronic)

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	180.6 cu-in / 2960 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.48 x 3.16 inches 88.5 x 80.2 mm

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9.2

Horsepower :	187 HP / 190 PS / 140 kW @ 5700 rpm

Maximum torque :	191 lb-ft / 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 300 SL Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	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

Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 300 SL Performance

Top Speed :	142 Mph / 228 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	9.3 s


Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 300 SL Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	99.21 inches / 252.0 cm

Length :	175.98 inches / 447.0 cm

Width :	71.26 inches / 181.0 cm

Height :	50.79 inches / 129.0 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	3638 lbs / 1650 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	8.7 kg/hp


Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 300 SL Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	4 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	8.8 cu-ft / 250 L


Mercedes Benz SL (R129) 300 SL 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 :	225/55 R16

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	225/55 R16

Front Suspension :	Independent. MacPherson. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	Multi-link. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar