Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic Technical information

General information
2960 cm3 231 hp 170 kW 8.4 sec 235 km/h 146 mph 1690-1740 kg Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Mercedes-Benz
Model :	SL
Generation :	SL (R129)
Engine / modification :	300 SL-24 (231 Hp) Automatic
Production start :	1988 year
Production end :	1993 year
Coupe type :	Roadster
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	2
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	15 l/100 km \| 15.7 mpg US \| 18.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	9.4 l/100 km \| 25.0 mpg US \| 30.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	80 l \| 21.1 US gallons \| 17.6 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	231 hp \| 170 kW
Max power in :	6300 rpm.
Maximum speed :	235 km/h \| 146 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	8.4 sec
Torque :	272 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	2960 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	7.5 l
Coolant :	11.5 l
Fuel System :
Position of cylinders :	Inline
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	6
Number of valves per cylinder :	4
Compression ratio :	10
Piston Stroke :	80.2 mm
Cylinder Bore :	88.5 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	4
Chassis
Length :	4470 mm \| 176.0 in
Width :	1812 mm \| 71.3 in
Height :	1303 mm \| 51.3 in
Wheelbase :	2515 mm \| 99.0 in
Front track :	1535 mm \| 60.4 in
Rear (Back) track :	1523 mm \| 60.0 in
Rear suspension :	Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Max weight :	2130 kg \| 4696 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1690-1740 kg
Steering type :	Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	225/55 R16
Wheel rims size :	8J x 16
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