Mercedes-Benz SL 500

General information
Model	Mercedes-Benz SL 500
Year	2001
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)
Seats	4
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	460.00 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.3 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression	10.0:1
Bore x stroke	97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system	Injection
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)	6.6 seconds
0-60 miles	6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio	0.1660 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 (433.1 inches)
Front brakes	Ventilated disks
Rear brakes	Ventilated disks
Brake details	Antiblocking system (ABS)
Dimensions and weight
Weight	1845 kg (4,067.5 pounds)
Overall length	4540 mm (178.7 inches)
Overall width	1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height	1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Wheelbase	2570 mm (101.2 inches)
Other specifications
Country of origin	Germany