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Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible – 500 5.0 petrol

R129 · 129.067 · 235 kW / 320 hp

1992 - 1998 · Petrol · Engine code M 119.972

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1992 - 1998
Engine code
M 119.972
Engine size
4,973 cc (5 litres)
Engine power
320 hp (235 kW) at 5,600 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
470 Nm at 3,900 rpm
Cylinders
8, in a V
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
32 (4 per cylinder)
Valve system
DOHC
Bore x stroke
96.5 x 85 mm
Compression ratio
10:1 to 11:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
8 litres
Engine oil grade
10W-40
Coolant
15 to 15.5 litres
Fuel tank
80 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
4-speed automatic or 5-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
Ventilated discs
Steering
Recirculating ball, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Coil spring, Wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring

Size and weight

Body style
Convertible (roadster)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4,470 to 4,499 mm
Width
1,812 mm
Height
1,303 mm
Weight (empty)
1,800 to 1,835 kg
Boot space
265 litres
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Wheelbase
2,515 mm
Front track
1,535 mm
Rear track
1,523 mm
Turning circle
10.7 metres
Maximum weight (loaded)
2,190 to 2,230 kg
Load it can carry
390 to 395 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use, mixed driving
11.5 l/100 km (about 8.7 km per litre)
Fuel use in town
16 l/100 km (about 6.3 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
9.6 l/100 km (about 10.4 km per litre)
Top speed
250 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
6.5 seconds
Emission standard
Euro 1 or Euro 2

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

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Air drag (Cd)
0.32 to 0.4