Mercedes-Benz 500 SL 1989 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 500 SL |
| Year: | 1989 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4973 ccm |
| Max power: | 326.5 PS (241 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 450 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 96.5 x 85 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 249 km/h (154.7 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1728 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4540 litres (1200 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 255/60-R17 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 255/60-R17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1890 kg (4166.7 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4480 mm (176.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1820 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1310 mm (51.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 80 litres (21.13 gallons) |
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