1998 - Mercedes-Benz - SL 320

Technical Specs of This Model
1. SL 320 1998
2. SL 320 1993
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model SL 320
Production Year 1998
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family R
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2515 mm     (99 in)
Front Track 1535 mm     (60,4 in)
Rear Track 1523 mm     (60 in)
Length 4499 mm     (177,1 in)
Width 1809 mm     (71,2 in)
Height 1290 mm     (50,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1830 kg     (4030,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,32
Frontal Area 2
Cx 0,64
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-6
Valves per Cylinder 3    (Total of 18 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3199 cc     (195,22 cu in)
Bore 89,9 mm     (3,54 in)
Stroke 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,07
Unitary Capacity 533,17 cc/cylinder    (32,54 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,1 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo HFM fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 224 HP     (167 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 315 N.m     (232,5 lb.ft ,  32,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 284,8 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 122,4 HP/ton    (91,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 70 HP/litre    (52,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 8,4 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 238 km/h   (147,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5A
Top Gear Ratio 0,83 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,45 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)