Mercedes-Benz SL 500 2003 specs
General information
Model: | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
Year: | 2003 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 3 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 ccm |
Max power: | 306 PS (226 kW) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 460 Nm at 2700 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 10:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 97 x 84 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 6-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 6.3 seconds |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1606 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4220 litres (1115 gallons) |
Cargo space: | 317 litres (84 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
Brake details: | Antiblocking system . |
Front tire dimensions: | 255/45-ZR17 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 255/45-ZR17 |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1905 kg (4199.8 pounds) |
Max weight with load: | 2140 kg (4717.9 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4540 mm (178.7 inches) |
Overall width: | 1830 mm (72 inches) |
Overall height: | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 80 litres (21.13 gallons) |