Mercedes-Benz SL 500 1998 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
| Year: | 1998 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4966 ccm |
| Max power: | 306.2 PS (226 kW) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 461 Nm at 2700 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 97 x 84 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel city driving: | 17.9 litres/100 km (13.14 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 12.7 litres/100 km (18.52 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving: | 9.6 litres/100 km (24.5 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 6.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.162 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4540 litres (1200 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 317 litres (84 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 334 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks, 300 mm |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1890 kg (4166.7 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4510 mm (177.6 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1820 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litres (21.13 gallons) |
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