Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Roadster 2008 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Roadster |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4966 ccm |
| Max power: | 388.7 PS (286 kW) at 6000 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 control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 7-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 12.7 litres/100 km (18.52 miles per gallon) |
| Airbags: | 4 |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 6.3 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2107 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 1416 litres (375 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 206 litres (55 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 288 litres (77 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 1 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details: | Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution |
| Front tire dimensions: | 255/45-R17 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 255/45-R17 |
| Rear suspension: | Independent |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1845 kg (4067.5 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 2284 kg (5035.4 pounds) |
| Towing weight: | 1900 kg (4188.8 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4540 mm (178.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1830 mm (72 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2570 mm (101.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 90 litres (23.78 gallons) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 285 g/km |
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