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Mercedes SL

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Mercedes SL

It was the last stint for the fourth generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL, which brought a final set of innovations to the famous German roadster. Mercedes-Benz SL appeared for the first time in 1954 after the American importer Max Hoffman convinced the German carmaker to build an open-top, two-seat, luxury roadster. He gave the nameplate idea to the carmaker. That’s how the legendary SL (Sport-Leicht or Sport-Light) was born. In 1989, the fourth generation was one of the fastest and luxurious roadsters on the market.

Unlike any other Mercedes-Benz available, the SL was built as a Grand Tourer, with room for two, a long hood, a short cabin, and an even shorter trunk. Its thick and raked A-pillars served as a safety arch to protect the occupants in an unlikely roll-over situation. In 1998, the carmaker introduced the SL’s final facelift, which brought body-colored door handles and different, rounded taillights. The side-vents behind the front wheel-wells were different, with two more sweeping cuts instead of three narrower ones as before.

Inside, Mercedes-Benz changed the interior almost completely. The dashboard looked similar, but the instrument cluster featured silver rings around the dials. Depending on the version, the car sported wood-trims or aluminum ones. For the sound system, Mercedes-Benz switched to the fiber-optic network instead of copper-based wiring, closely working with Bose for an excellent sound experience.

Under the hood, Mercedes-Benz offered four gasoline engine choices ranged between 204 hp and 518 hp. The latter was found on the S-Class as well. Another improvement was the introduction of the 5G-Tronic automatic gearbox.

Engine Technical Data

 

Engine type – Number of cylinders : V 6 – V12
Engine Code : 113.961
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : MPI – Bosch ME2.8
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : 4966 cm3 or 303 cu-in
Bore x Stroke : 97.0 x 84.0 mm 3.82 x 3.31 inches
Number of valves : 24 Valves
Aspiration : N/A
Compression Ratio : 10.0
Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : 204 – 512 HP
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds :
Num. of Doors : 2    
Wheelbase : 252 cm or 99.21 inches    
Length : 450 cm or 177.17 inches    
Width : 181 cm or 71.26 inches    
Height : 129 cm or 50.79 inches    
Front Brakes – Disc dimensions : Vented Discs (- mm)    
Rear Brakes – Dics dimensions : Vented Discs (- mm)    
Front Tyres – Rims dimensions : 225/55 R16    
Rear Tyres – Rims dimensions : 225/55 R16    
Curb Weight : 1795 kg OR 3957 lbs    
Weight-Power Output Ratio : 5.9 kg/hp    
Trunk / Boot capacity : 260 L    
Front Suspension : Independent. McPherson. coil springs. anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension : Multilink. coil springs. anti-roll bar
Fuel Consumption – Economy – Combined: 12.5 L/100km
23 mpg UK / 19 mpg US
Fuel Consumption – Economy – Open road: 8.8 L/100km
32 mpg UK / 27 mpg US
Fuel Consumption – Economy – City: 18.9 L/100km
15 mpg UK / 12 mpg US
Range : 640 Km or 398 miles
Fuel Tank Capacity : 80 L
17.6 UK gallons
21.1 US gallons
CO2 emissions : 293 g/Km (Mercedes Benz)
Top Speed :250 – 322 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :4.6+ s