Mercedes-Benz SL 500 2001 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
| Year: | 2001 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4966 ccm |
| Max power: | 306.2 PS (226 kW) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 460 Nm at 2700 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 97 x 84 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 6.6 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.166 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4540 litres (1200 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 317 litres (84 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 255/45-R17 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 225/55-ZR17 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1845 kg (4067.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4540 mm (178.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1820 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm (101.2 inches) |






















