Mercedes-Benz SL SL 500 V8 • 388 HP • Automatic
Roadster7-speed automaticRear Wheel Drive2008-2011
388 HP
Power
5.4 sec
0-100 km/h
250 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeRoadster
Doors2
Seats2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
0-100 km/h5.4 sec
0-60 mph5.1 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Powertrain
Power388 HP @ 6000 rpm
Torque530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm
Engine
Displacement5461 cc
Engine CodeM 273.965
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Cylinders8
ConfigurationV-engine
CompressionCompression Ratio10.7:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder4
BoreCylinder Bore98 mm
StrokePiston Stroke90.5 mm
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel InjectionMulti-port manifold injection
Oil Capacity8.5 L
Coolant Cap.Coolant Capacity11.6 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionHydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionHydraulic elements, Independent multi-link suspension
Brakes
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
TiresTires Size255/40 R18
Wheel Rims8.5J x 18
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length4562 mm
Width1820 mm
Width (mirrors)Width (w/ mirrors)2069 mm
Height1317 mm
Wheelbase2560 mm
Front Overhang985 mm
Rear Overhang1017 mm
Front Track1559 mm
Rear Track1547 mm
Turning Circle11.04 m
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1835 kg
Max Weight2205 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity235 L
Max TrunkMax Trunk Capacity339 L
Roof LoadMax Roof Load75 kg
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
Combined11.6 L/100km
Emissions
CO₂ NEDCCO₂ (NEDC)272 g/km
Emission Std.Emission StandardEuro 5
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank80 L
US MPG20 mpg
UK MPG24 mpg
km per Liter9 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type7-speed automatic
Gears7
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
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