2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Specifications

2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Specifications - Specs

price $85 990 USD
engine Aluminum V8
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain SOHC w/3 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Microprocessor-Controlled Injection
displacement 4966 cc / 303.0 cu in
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 84 mm / 3.31 in
compression 10.0:1
power 228.2 kw / 306.0 bhp @ 5600 rpm
hp per litre 61.62 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 165.85 bhp per weight
torque 460 nm / 339.3 ft lbs @ 2700-4200 rpm
drive wheels Front Engine / RWD
body / frame Unit Steel
front brakes Internally Vented Discs w/ABS, Hydaulic Assist & SBC
f brake size 330 mm / 13.0 in
rear brakes Internally Vented Discs w/ABS, Hydaulic Assist & SBC
r brake size 300 mm / 11.8 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17 x 8.5 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17 x 8.5 in
front tire size 255/45 R 17
rear tire size 255/45 R 17
steering Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Assist
f suspension A-Arms w/Electronic Springs, Telescopic Dmpers
r suspension Muli-Link w/Electronic Springs, Telescopic Dmpers
weight 1845 kg / 4068 lbs
wheelbase 2560 mm / 100.8 in
front track 1559 mm / 61.4 in
rear track 1547 mm / 60.9 in
length 4535 mm / 178.5 in
width 1815 mm / 71.5 in
height 1298 mm / 51.1 in
transmission 5-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.60:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1
top speed 250 kph / 155.3 mph
0 - 60 mph 6.2 seconds
0 - 100 mph 15.2 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 15.0 seconds
drag 0.29 Cd