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Mercedes-Benz SL 60 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SL 60 AMG
Year1996
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5956 ccm (363.44 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.2 litres/100 km (14.56 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.02 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.7 litres/100 km (20.19 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5956 ccm (363.44 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power380.20 PS (280 kW or 375 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque580.00 Nm (59.1 kgf-m or 427.8 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke100.0 x 94.8 mm (3.9 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1855 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4540 litres (1,199 gallons)
Cargo space317 litres (84 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 300 mm

Dimensions and weight

Weight2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Overall length4510 mm (177.6 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Wheelbase2520 mm (99.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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