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?15.9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 4.8 sec
How much power?525 Hp, 750 Nm
What is the engine size?7.3 l
7291 cm3
How many cylinders?12, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4499 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1812 mm
What is the curb weigh?1975 kg
What is the gross weigh?2320 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 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic Specs 1999, 2000, 2001

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R129 facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine) AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1999
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 24.5 l/100 km 9.6 US mpg
11.53 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 15.9 l/100 km 14.79 US mpg
17.77 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.8 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Emission standardEuro 3
Weight-to-power ratio3.8 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 525 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 72 Hp/l
Torque 750 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 120.990
Engine displacement7291 cm3
Number of cylinders12
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore91.5 mm
Piston Stroke92.4 mm
Compression ratio10.5
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1975 kg
Max. weight 2320 kg
Max load 345 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, Hydro-pneumatic element, Wishbone, Transverse s
Rear suspension Helical spring, Hydro-pneumatic element, Transverse stabiliz
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