2001 - 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 2001
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 4535 mm     (178,5 in)
Width 1815 mm     (71,5 in)
Height 1298 mm     (51,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1845 kg     (4063,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 9 litre   (2 Imp gal ,  2,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,29
Frontal Area 2
Cx 0,58
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 4966 cc     (303,05 cu in)
Bore 97 mm     (3,82 in)
Stroke 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,15
Unitary Capacity 620,75 cc/cylinder    (37,88 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo HFM fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 302 HP     (225,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 460 N.m     (339,5 lb.ft ,  46,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2700 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 384 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 163,7 HP/ton    (122,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 60,8 HP/litre    (45,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 300 g/km
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,8 s
0 - 100 km/h 6,3 s
0 - 160 km/h 13,5 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,4 s    @ 159 km/h    (99 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 26 s    @ 208 km/h    (129 mph)
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5A
Top Gear Ratio 0,83 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,82 : 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 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.4Li.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.
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