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| General Information |
| Make |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Model |
SL 500 |
| Production Year |
1997 |
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| Designer |
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| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
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| Model Family |
R |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S DHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2515 mm (99 in) |
| Front Track |
1534 mm (60,4 in) |
| Rear Track |
1524 mm (60 in) |
| Length |
4470 mm (176 in) |
| Width |
1811 mm (71,3 in) |
| Height |
1303 mm (51,3 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,78 |
| Weight |
1769 kg (3896,5 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
%51 / %49 |
| Fuel Capacity |
80,7 litre (17,8 Imp gal , 21,3 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
0,32 |
| Frontal Area |
2 |
| Cx |
0,64 |
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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 |
DOHC |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
V-8 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
4 (Total of 32 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 |
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| Compression Ratio |
10 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
EFi |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
Yes |
| Maximum Engine Power |
315 HP (234,9 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
5600 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
468 N.m (345,4 lb.ft , 47,7 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
3900 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
400,6 N.m (5600 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
178,1 HP/ton (132,8 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
63,3 HP/litre (47,2 kW/litre) |
| CO2 Emissions |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
4,8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
6,2 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
14,7 s |
| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
15 s |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
249 km/h (154,8 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5A |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,83 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
2,65 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
recirculating ball VPAS |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
3 |
| Turning Circle Diameter |
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| Suspension (front) |
I.MS.LW.CS.ARB. |
| Suspension (rear) |
I.5Li.CS.ARB. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
VeDi/Di-S-ABS |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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| Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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| Wheels (rear) |
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| Tyres (front) |
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