Mercedes-Benz SL   (R129)
Mercedes-Benz SL   (R129) - Photo 2
Mercedes-Benz SL   (R129) - Photo 3

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1989, 1993

What is the body type?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?10.9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?223 km/h
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
How much power?190 Hp, 260 Nm
What is the engine size?3.0 l
2960 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4470 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1812 mm
What is the curb weigh?1650-1700 kg
What is the gross weigh?2040-2090 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?265 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1989-1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic Specs 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R129)
Modification (Engine) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1989
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 15 l/100 km 15.68 US mpg
18.83 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg
25.92 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.5 sec
Maximum speed223 km/h
Emission standardEuro 1
Weight-to-power ratio8.7 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 190 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 64.2 Hp/l
Torque 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 103.984
Engine displacement2960 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore88.5 mm
Piston Stroke80.2 mm
Compression ratio9.2
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity6.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1650-1700 kg
Max. weight 2040-2090 kg
Max load 390 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 265 l
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
Dimensions
Length 4470 mm
Width 1812 mm
Height 1303 mm
Wheelbase 2515 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.7 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-lin
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rims size 8 J x 16 H 2