| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R129) |
| Type (Engine) | 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | March, 1989 year |
| End of production | September, 1992 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 16.6 l/100 km 14.2 US mpg 17 UK mpg 6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 10.1 l/100 km 23.3 US mpg 28 UK mpg 9.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg 23.5 UK mpg 8.3 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 6.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 6.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 5.9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph |
| 100 km/h – 0 | 41.5 m |
| Emission standard | Euro 1 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.4 kg/Hp, 184.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.9 kg/Nm, 254.2 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 326 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 65.6 Hp/l |
| Torque | 450 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 331.9 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum engine speed | 6000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 119.960 |
| Engine displacement | 4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 96.5 mm 3.8 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 85 mm 3.35 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 15.5 l 16.38 US qt | 13.64 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1770-1800 kg 3902.18 – 3968.32 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2160-2190 kg 4761.98 – 4828.12 lbs. |
| Max load | 390 kg 859.8 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 265 l 9.36 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4470 mm 175.98 in. |
| Width | 1812 mm 71.34 in. |
| Height | 1303 mm 51.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm 99.02 in. |
| Front track | 1535 mm 60.43 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1523 mm 59.96 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.32-0.40 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.7 m 35.1 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 300 mm |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 278 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/55 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size | 8 J x 16 H 2 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129)? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg 23.5 UK mpg 8.3 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SL 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | Euro 1 |
| How fast is the car, 1989 SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 6.2 sec 0-60 mph: 5.9 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | 326 Hp, 450 Nm 331.9 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | 5.0 l 4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Roadster 1989 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 4470 mm 175.98 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 1812 mm 71.34 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | 1770-1800 kg 3902.18 – 3968.32 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | 2160-2190 kg 4761.98 – 4828.12 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 265 l 9.36 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (326 Hp) Automatic? | 4, automatic transmission |
