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| General Information |
| Make |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Model |
500 SL |
| Production Year |
1980 |
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| Model Code |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S DHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2450 mm (96,5 in) |
| Front Track |
1450 mm (57,1 in) |
| Rear Track |
1440 mm (56,7 in) |
| Length |
4390 mm (172,8 in) |
| Width |
1790 mm (70,5 in) |
| Height |
1300 mm (51,2 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,79 |
| Weight |
1540 kg (3392,1 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
%51,1 / %48,9 |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
0,34 |
| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
SOHC |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
V-8 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 16 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
4973 cc (303,47 cu in) |
| Bore |
96,5 mm (3,8 in) |
| Stroke |
85 mm (3,35 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,14 |
| Unitary Capacity |
621,62 cc/cylinder (37,93 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
5 |
| Compression Ratio |
9,2 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
Bo K-Jet fuel inj. |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
231 HP (172,3 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
4750 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
405 N.m (298,9 lb.ft , 41,3 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
3000 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
346,3 N.m (4750 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
150 HP/ton (111,9 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
46,5 HP/litre (34,6 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
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| 0 - 60 mph |
7,8 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
220 km/h (136,7 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
4A |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
2,24 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
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| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
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| Turning Circle Diameter |
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| Suspension (front) |
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| Suspension (rear) |
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| Brakes (front/rear) |
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| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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