Specifications
General
| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Model |
SL 500 2003 |
| Powertrain Layout |
Front Engine / RWD |
| Base Price |
Not Available |
Dimensions
| Length |
4535 mm / 178.5 in |
| Width |
1815 mm / 71.5 in |
| Height |
1298 mm / 51.1 in |
| Wheelbase |
2560 mm / 100.8 in |
| Weight |
1845 kg / 4,068 lbs |
| Front / Rear Track |
F 1559 mm / 61.4 in
R 1547 mm / 60.9 in |
Engine
| Configuration |
5.0 Liter V8 |
| Valvetrain |
SOHC 3 Valves / Cylinder |
| Displacement |
4966 cc / 303.0 cu |
| Power |
228.2 kW / 306.0 bhp at 5600 rpm |
| Torque |
460 Nm / 339.3 ft lbs at 2700 rpm |
| Bore |
97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Stroke |
84 mm / 3.3 in |
| Compression Ratio |
10:1 |
| Bhp / Liter |
61.62 bhp |
| Redline |
6300 rpm |
Chassis & Body
| Body / Frame |
Not Available |
| Steering |
Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist and Shock-Absorber |
| Brake Type |
Hydraulic Dual-Circuit System w/ Vented Discs, Vacuum Assist & ABS |
| Brake Size |
F 330 mm / 13.0 in
R 300 mm / 11.8 in |
| Wheels |
F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
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| Tyres |
F 255/45R-17
R 255/45R-17 |
Transmission
| Gear Type |
5 Speed Automatic w/ Touch Shift |
| Final Drive |
2.82:1 |
| 1st Gear Ratio |
3.6:1 |
| 2nd Gear Ratio |
2.19:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio |
1.41:1 |
| 4th Gear Ratio |
1:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio |
0.83:1 |
Performance
| Top Speed |
249.9 kph / 155.3 mph |
| 0 - 62 mph |
6.3 seconds |
| 0 - 100 mph |
Not Available |
| 0 - ¼ mile |
Not Available |
| EPA City / Highway |
Not Available
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