Mercedes-Benz SL   (R129 facelift 1998)
Mercedes-Benz SL   (R129 facelift 1998) - Photo 2

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1999, 2001

What is the body type?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.8 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?370 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec
How much power?354 Hp, 530 Nm
What is the engine size?5.4 l
5439 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?1815 kg
What is the gross weigh?2210 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?265 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1999-2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129 facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic Specs 1999, 2000, 2001

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R129 facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1999
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 18.5 l/100 km 12.71 US mpg
15.27 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.43 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.8 l/100 km 18.38 US mpg
22.07 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 370 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.9 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Emission standardEuro 3
Weight-to-power ratio5.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 354 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 65.1 Hp/l
Torque 530 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 113.985
Engine displacement5439 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore97 mm
Piston Stroke92 mm
Compression ratio10.5
Number of valves per cylinder3
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1815 kg
Max. weight 2210 kg
Max load 395 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 265 l
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
Dimensions
Length 4499 mm
Width 1812 mm
Height 1300 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: 9.5 J