| General information |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R230) |
| Modification (Engine) | AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | December, 2001 year |
| End of production | January, 2006 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) |
20.9 l/100 km
11.25 US mpg13.52 UK mpg4.78 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) |
10.6 l/100 km
22.19 US mpg26.65 UK mpg9.43 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) |
14.2 l/100 km
16.56 US mpg19.89 UK mpg7.04 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 340 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 sec |
| Maximum speed |
250 km/h, Electronically limited
155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 3.9 kg/Hp, 253.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 2.7 kg/Nm, 372.3 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 476 Hp @ 6100 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 87.5 Hp/l |
| Torque |
700 Nm @ 2650-4500 rpm.
516.29 lb.-ft. @ 2650-4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 113.992 |
| Engine displacement |
5439 cm3
331.91 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
97 mm
3.82 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
92 mm
3.62 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
8.5 l
8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
13 l
13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1880 kg
4144.69 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2200 kg
4850.17 lbs. |
| Max load |
320 kg
705.48 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
235 l
8.3 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
317 l
11.19 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
80 l
21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
50 kg
110.23 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4535 mm
178.54 in. |
| Width |
1815 mm
71.46 in. |
| Width including mirrors |
2050 mm
80.71 in. |
| Height |
1295 mm
50.98 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2560 mm
100.79 in. |
| Front track |
1569 mm
61.77 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1551 mm
61.06 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.29-0.34 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11 m
36.09 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring, Independent multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 255/40 R 18 95 YRear wheel tires: 285/35 R 18 97 Y |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 18 H 2 |
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