Technical data of Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-24
Model code R129, in production 1989 - 1993 and 26,984 cars produced
Engine |
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| Engine | Six cylinders, two overhead camshafts |
| Valve arrangement | 4 valves per cylinder, overhead, camshaft adjuster |
| Swept volume, eff. | 2 960 ccm |
| Rated power as per 80/1269 EEC | 170 kW / 231 DIN HP at 6300/min |
| Top engine speed | 7000/min |
| Bore/stroke | 88.50 x 80.20 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Rated torque as per 80/1269 EEC | 272 Nm at 4600/min |
| Mixture formation |
mechan./electronic CIS-E5 closed-loop 3-way catalyst |
| Crankcase oil capacity max/min | 7.0 / 5.0 liters |
| Total oil capacity when changing oil and filter | 7.5 liters |
| Cooling system | Flat tubular aluminum radiator, plastic fan with fluid coupling |
Electrical system |
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| Three-phase alternator | 1.4 kW |
| Battery | 12 V 72 Ah |
Power transmission |
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| Clutch | Single-plate clutch with dual mass flywheel |
| Transmission |
5-speed manual transmission GL 76/30 B-S Optional: MB 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission W 4 A 040 |
| Transmission ratios |
4.15-2.52-1.69-1.24-1.0-4.15 (5-speed) 3.87-2.25-1.44-1.00-5.59 (automatic) |
| Pepe axle ratio |
3.46 (5-speed) 3.46 (automatic) |
| Body | Integral all-steel body, open, with detachable hardtop |
Chassis |
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| Front axle | Shock absorber strut independent front suspension with anti-dive control, coil springs on wishbones, gas-filled shock absorbers, negative steering offset, torsion bar stabilizer |
| Rear axle | Multi-link independent rear suspension with anti-squat and anti-lift controls, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, torsion bar stabilizer, level control all round, and electronically controlled damping system (ADS) available as optional extra |
| Brake system |
Hydraulic two-circuit brake system with vacuum brake booster 4-piston fixed caliper disc brakes, ventilated, front 2-piston fixed caliper disc brakes, rear anti-lock braking system (ADS) |
| Steering | MB power steering, 3 steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock |
| Tire size | 225/55 R 16 Z |
| Rim size | 8 J x 16 |
Dimensions and weights |
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| Wheelbase | 2515 mm |
| Track width |
1532 mm front 1521 mm rear |
| Lenght | 4465 mm |
| Width | 1812 mm |
| Height | 1286 mm (ready for driving with hardtop) |
| Turning circle | 10.75 m |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 liters |
| Including reserve | approx. 10 liters |
| Curb weight | 1690 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2080 kg |
| Permissible axle loads |
960 kg front 1140 kg rear |
| Permissible trailed | 1500 kg |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
9.94 kg/kW 7.30 kg/DIN HP |
Test data |
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| Top speed | 240 km/h (5th speed) |
| Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h, sec | 8.4 |
| 1 km with standing start, seconds | 28.8 |
Fuel consumption |
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| Urban cycle | 16.2 (liters/100 km) |
| 90 km/h | 8.8 (liters/100 km) |
| 120 km/h | 10.4 (liters/100 km) |
| According to regulation | 80/1268/EEC |
