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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 500

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Chassis Code: R 129

Build Start: 1997

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1997
Model Variant: R 129
Chassis Code: R 129

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1534mm
Length: 4470mm
Height: 1303mm
Kerb weight: 1769kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 80.7litres
Wheelbase: 2515mm
Track/tread (rear): 1524mm
Width: 1811mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8
Bore × Stroke: 96.5 × 85mm
Specific output(SAE): 63.3 bhp/litre1.04 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(SAE): 94.11 Nm/litre, 1.14 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 5 speed automatic
Final Drive Ratio: 2.65
Engine Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Capacity: 5 litre (4973cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.14
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 0.83

Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 4.8s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 14.7s
Maximum Speed: 249km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 7.53kg/kW
maximum power output(SAE): 319 PS (315 bhp) (235 kW)at 5600 rpm
maximum torque(SAE): 468 Nm (345 ft·lb) (47.7 kgm)at 3900 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.2s
Standing quarter-mile: 15 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 180.54 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: EFi

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.000
Rear suspension: I.5Li.CS.ARB.
Front Suspension: I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.78
Weight Distribution: 51% front

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1182.6kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS

Aerodynamics

Frontal area: 2.00 m²
Drag coefficient: 0.32
CdA: 0.64

Other

Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 32 valves in total
Designer: Bruno Sacco
RAC rating: 46.2
Unitary Capacity: 621.63cc
Number of doors: 2

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