Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 3.0 Manual (231 hp)

R129 · 1989–1995

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Roadster
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2

Dimensions

Width
1811 mm
Length
4499 mm
Height
1290 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Boot volume (min)
260 L
Curb weight
1740 kg
Gross weight
2130 kg
Front track
1535 mm
Rear track
1523 mm

Engine

Bore
88.5 mm
Stroke
80.20 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
2,960 cm³
Engine power
231 hp
Max power RPM
6,300 rpm
Maximum torque
272 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Compression ratio
10
Valves per cylinder
4
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Max torque RPM
4,600 rpm
Engine code
M104.981
Engine model
M104.981
Valvetrain
DOHC
Max power (kW)
170 kW

Transmission

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

Suspension & Brakes

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

Performance

Maximum speed
240 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
8.4 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
95 octane
City fuel consumption
16.2 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
8.8 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
10.4 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

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