1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Specifications

1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Specifications - Specs

price $82 000 USD
engine V8
valvetrain DOHC 4 Val / Cyl.
displacement 4973 cc / 303.5 cu in
bore 96.5 mm / 3.8 in
stroke 85.0 mm / 3.35 in
compression 10.1:1
power 240.1 kw / 322.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm
hp per litre 64.75 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 
torque 450.1 nm / 332.0 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
redline 6000
drive wheels Front Engine / RWD
body / frame Unit Steel
front brakes Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist & ABS
f brake size 300 mm / 11.8 in
r brake size 277 mm / 10.9 in
front wheels F 40.6 x 20.3 cm / 16.0 x 8.0 in
rear wheels R 40.6 x 20.3 cm / 16.0 x 8.0 in
front tire size 225/55ZR-16
rear tire size 225/55ZR-16
steering Recirculating Ball w/ Power Assist
weight 1819 kg / 4010 lbs
wheelbase 2515 mm / 99.0 in
front track 1532 mm / 60.3 in
rear track 1521 mm / 59.9 in
length 4470 mm / 176.0 in
width 1811 mm / 71.3 in
transmission 4-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.87:1, 2.25:1, 1.44:1, 1.00:1
final drive 2.65:1
top speed 249.4 kph / 155.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 6.4 seconds
0 - 100 mph 15.6 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 14.9 seconds
epa city/hwy 14 / 18 mpg