Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 5.5 Automatic (500 hp)

R230 · 2001–2006

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Roadster
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2

Dimensions

Width
1827 mm
Length
4535 mm
Height
1318 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Boot volume (min)
235 L
Boot volume (max)
317 L
Curb weight
1955 kg
Gross weight
2300 kg
Front track
1559 mm
Rear track
1547 mm

Engine

Bore
82.0 mm
Stroke
87.0 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
5,513 cm³
Engine power
500 hp
Max power RPM
5,000 rpm
Maximum torque
800 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Boost type
Turbocharging
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
12
Compression ratio
9
Valves per cylinder
3
Max power (kW)
368 kW
Max torque RPM
3,500 rpm
Engine code
M275.951
Valvetrain
DOHC

Transmission

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

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Tyre size
255/40 R18, 255/45 R17
Wheel size
8.5x17 ET35, 8.5x18 ET30
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA66.6 5x112 mm

Performance

Maximum speed
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
4.7 s

Fuel Economy

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

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