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Mercedes-Benz SL 500
General information | |
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| Model | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 306.00 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 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Fuel control | Overhead cam (OHC) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.3 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1606 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4220 litres (1,115 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 | 1905 kg (4,199.8 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 2140 kg (4,717.9 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4540 mm (178.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 1830 mm (72.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 80.0 litres (21.14 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
