Mercedes-Benz SL 500

General information
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL 500
Year	1998
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	4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving	17.9 litres/100 km (13.14 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving	12.7 litres/100 km (18.52 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving	9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 miles per gallon)
Seats	2
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Automatic, 5-speed
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine type	V8
Max power	306.20 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque	461 Nm (47.0 kgf-m or 340.0 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke	97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per cylinder	3
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Liquid
Gearbox	Automatic, 5-speed
Speed and acceleration
Top speed	250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)	6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio	0.1620 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Chassis type	Cabriolet
Max no. of doors	2
Passenger space	4540 litres (1,199 gallons)
Cargo space	317 litres (84 gallons)
Steering, brakes and tires
Turn circle	11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakes	Ventilated disks, 334 mm
Rear brakes	Ventilated disks, 300 mm
Brake details	Antiblocking system (ABS)
Dimensions and weight
Weight	1890 kg (4,166.7 pounds)
Overall length	4510 mm (177.6 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)