(1989 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | R129 SL 300 | Issued until | 1993 |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | 129.06 | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | R129 | Number of doors | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4470 mm / 176.0 in / 176.0 in | Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1810 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1285 mm / 50.6 in / 50.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1820 kg / 4012 lb / 4012 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1535 mm / 60.4 in / 60.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1525 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | ||
| Engine construction | Bore | 88.5 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.2 mm / 3.16 in / 3.16 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2960 cm3 / 180.6 cu in / 180.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | Unitary capacity | ||
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | Max. output power | 139.0 kW / 189.0 hp / 189.0 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 260.0 Nm / 191.8 lbft / 191.8 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 8J | Wheels rear | 8J |
| Tyres front | 225/55 R16 | Tyres rear | 225/55 R16 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz R129 SL 300
