2006 - Mercedes-Benz - SL 500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. SL 500 1997
2. SL 500 1998
3. SL 500 2001
4. SL 500 2006
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model SL 500
Production Year 2006
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family R
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2560 mm     (100,8 in)
Front Track 1559 mm     (61,4 in)
Rear Track 1547 mm     (60,9 in)
Length 4532 mm     (178,4 in)
Width 1827 mm     (71,9 in)
Height 1298 mm     (51,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1910 kg     (4207 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5461 cc     (333,25 cu in)
Bore 98 mm     (3,86 in)
Stroke 90,5 mm     (3,56 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,08
Unitary Capacity 682,62 cc/cylinder    (41,66 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,7 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo HFM fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 383 HP     (285,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 530 N.m     (391,1 lb.ft ,  54,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 454,6 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 200,5 HP/ton    (149,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 70,1 HP/litre    (52,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 5,4 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 7A
Top Gear Ratio 0,73 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,65 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.4Li.ABC.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.ABC.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 8.5J x 17
Wheels (rear) 8.5J x 17
Tyres (front) 255/45 R 17
Tyres (rear) 255/45 R 17