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Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible – 300 SL-24 3.0 petrol

R129 · 129.061 · 170 kW / 231 hp

1989 - 1993 · Petrol · Engine code M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1989 - 1993
Engine code
M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981
Engine size
2,960 cc (3 litres)
Engine power
231 hp (170 kW) at 6,300 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
272 Nm at 4,600 rpm
Cylinders
6, in a row (inline)
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
24 (4 per cylinder)
Valve system
DOHC
Bore x stroke
88.5 x 80.2 mm
Compression ratio
10:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
7.5 litres
Engine oil grade
5W-40 or 10W-40
Coolant
11.5 litres
Fuel tank
80 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
225/55 R16
Wheel (rim) size
8J x 16
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Recirculating ball, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Size and weight

Body style
Convertible (roadster)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,812 mm
Height
1,303 mm
Weight (empty)
1,690 to 1,740 kg
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Wheelbase
2,515 mm
Front track
1,535 mm
Rear track
1,523 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
2,130 kg
Load it can carry
390 to 440 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
15 to 16.2 l/100 km (about 6.2 to 6.7 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
8.8 to 9.4 l/100 km (about 10.6 to 11.4 km per litre)
Top speed
235 to 240 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
8.4 seconds

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.