Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 3.5 Automatic RWD (316 hp)

R230 2nd facelift · 2008–2011

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2
Body type
Roadster

Dimensions

Length
4532 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1317 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1559 mm
Rear track
1547 mm
Boot volume (min)
235 L
Boot volume (max)
339 L
Curb weight
1825 kg
Gross weight
2120 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,498 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
316 hp
Max power (kW)
232 kW
Max power RPM
6,500 rpm
Maximum torque
360 Nm
Max torque RPM
4,900 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
10.5
Bore
92.9 mm
Stroke
86.0 mm
Engine code
M272.968
Valvetrain
DOHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
7
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
255/40 R18, 255/45 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
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
6.2 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
80 L
City fuel consumption
14.3 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
7.4 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel grade
95 octane

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