Engine |
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| Engine | Eight cylinders, four overhead camshafts |
| Valve arrangement | 4 valves per cylinder, overhead, camshaft adjuster |
| Swept volume, eff. | 4 973 ccm |
| Rated power as per 80/1269 EEC | 240 kW / 326 DIN HP at 5500/min |
| Top engine speed | 6000/min |
| Bore/stroke | 96.5 x 85 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Rated torque as per 80/1269 EEC | 450 Nm at 4000/min |
| Mixture formation |
mechan./electronic CIS-E5 closed-loop 3-way catalyst |
| Crankcase oil capacit ymax/min | 7.5 / 5.5 liters |
| Total oil capacity when changing oil and filter | 8.0 liters |
| Cooling system | Flat tubular aluminum radiator, magnesium fan with fluid coupling, oil cooler |
Electrical system |
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| Three-phase alternator | 1.4 kW |
| Battery | 12 V 72 Ah |
Power transmission |
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| Clutch | - |
| Transmission | 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission W 4 A 040 |
| Transmission ratios | 3.87-2.27-1.44-1.00-5.59 (automatic) |
| Rear axle ratio | 2.65 (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, gasfilled 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 (ABS) |
| 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 |
| Length | 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 | 1770 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2160 kg |
| Permissible axle loads |
1020 kg front 1160 kg rear |
| Permissible trailed Load | 1500 kg |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
7.37 kg/kw 5.42 kg/ DIN HP |
Test data |
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| Top speed | 250 km/h (5th speed) |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.2 sec |
| 1 km with standing start | 25.8 sec |
Fuel consumption |
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| Urban cycle | 16.6 (liters/100 km) |
| 90 km/h | 10.1 (liters/100 km) |
| 120 km/h | 12.0 (liters/100 km) |
| According to regulation | 80/1268/EEC |
At the top end of the new Mercedes-Benz SL range is the model with an eight cylinder engine, 5 litre displacement, four-valve cylinder heads and adjustable inlet camshafts.