Mercedes-Benz SL   (R129 facelift 1995)
Mercedes-Benz SL   (R129 facelift 1995) - Photo 2

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1996, 1998

What is the body type?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?11.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 5.8 sec
How much power?381 Hp, 580 Nm
What is the engine size?6.0 l
5956 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4499 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1812 mm
What is the curb weigh?1855 kg
What is the gross weigh?2230 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?265 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1996-1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129 facelift 1995) AMG SL 60 V8 (381 Hp) Automatic Specs 1996, 1997, 1998

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R129 facelift 1995)
Modification (Engine) AMG SL 60 V8 (381 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1996
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.66 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.43 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.8 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Emission standardEuro 2
Weight-to-power ratio4.9 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 381 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 64 Hp/l
Torque 580 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 119 E 60 AMG
Engine displacement5956 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore100 mm
Piston Stroke94.8 mm
Compression ratio10
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1855 kg
Max. weight 2230 kg
Max load 375 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 265 l
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
Dimensions
Length 4499 mm
Width 1812 mm
Height 1296 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) 5
Front suspension Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-lin
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18
Rear wheel tires: 275/3
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2
Rear wheel rims: 10 J