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Mercedes-Benz SL 500
General information | |
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| Model | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
| Year | 1996 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front |
| Displacement | 4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 8 cylinder |
| Max power | 321.00 PS (236 kW or 317 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 471 Nm (48.0 kgf-m or 347.4 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke | 96.5 x 85.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1745 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4540 litres (1,199 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1840 kg (4,056.5 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4470 mm (176.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1820 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 80.0 litres (21.14 gallons) |
