Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2.8 Manual (204 hp)

R129 2nd facelift · 1998–2001

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2
Body type
Roadster

Dimensions

Length
4499 mm
Width
1811 mm
Height
1290 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1523 mm
Boot volume (min)
260 L
Curb weight
1715 kg
Gross weight
2130 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
2,799 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
270 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,000 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
3
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
10
Bore
89.9 mm
Stroke
73.5 mm
Engine code
M112.921
Engine model
M112.921
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine power
204 hp
Max power (kW)
150 kW
Max power RPM
5,700 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
5
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
225/55 R16, 245/45 R17
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA66.6 5x112 mm
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc

Performance

Maximum speed
232 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
9.7 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
80 L
City fuel consumption
15.7 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
7.8 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
10.7 l/100 km
Fuel grade
95 octane

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