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Mercedes SL 1989 on
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Mercedes SL 60 AMG (1993-1998)
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| Country |
Germany |
| Top Speed (mph) |
155 |
| 0-60 mph |
5.6 |
| BHP |
375 @5500rpm |
| Torque lbft |
427 @3750rpm |
| BHP per ton |
194 |
| MPG UK/US |
17/14 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
5956/363 |
| Engine type |
V8 Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
DOHC 32 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Automatic |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2+2 2 |
| Length (in) |
176 (93-96) 177.1 (96-98) |
| Width (in) |
71.3 |
| Height (in) |
51.3 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
4246 |
| Additional Info: Model code R129 from 1989-2001/2. Others in the line up include the SL 280 with 190-200bhp 0-60 in 9.5, the SL 300 (24v) with 230bhp 0-60 in 8.6 (a 190bhp 12v version also built, 60 in 9 secs), the SL 320 also with 230bhp 0-60 in 8.1, the SL 500 with 320bhp 0-60 in 6.3, (more efficient engine in 1999 with 308bhp and 0-60 in 5.9) and (a 236bhp version was also built) and an SL 600 with 390bhp 0-60 in 5.9 secs. A facelift took place in 1994 when the SL 280, SL 300 and SL 600 (known as 600 SL in 1993) were introduced. AMG offered the SL 60 above (incidently quicker times have been recorded to 60 and power has been recorded at over 400bhp standard), an SL 55 with 350bhp 0-60 in 5.7, SL 70 with 490bhp/533lb-ft 0-60 in around 4.8 and the SL 73 with 520bhp/553lb-ft 0-60 in around 4.6 secs. |
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Mercedes SL 600 Bi-Turbo (2003 on)
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| Country |
Germany |
| Top Speed (mph) |
155 |
| 0-60 mph |
4.4 |
| BHP |
500 @5000rpm |
| Torque lbft |
590 @1800-3600rpm |
| BHP per ton |
256 |
| MPG UK/US |
20/17 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
5513/336 |
| Engine type |
V12 Fuel Injection |
| Aspiration |
Turbochargers x 2 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
SOHC 36 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Automatic |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Disc/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2+2 |
| Length (in) |
178.6 |
| Width (in) |
71.5 |
| Height (in) |
51.1 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
4295 |
| Additional Info: Model code R230 2001 on. 2006 on SL 600 Bi-Turbo is heavier and more changes were made in 2008 with a facelift. Others include an SL 300 with 227bhp 0-60 in 7.6, an SL 350 with various engines (241bhp, 268bhp and 310bhp) 0-60 in 7, 6.4 and 6 secs respectively, an SL 500 with 306bhp 0-60 in around 6 secs, a 382bhp SL 500/550 0-60 in 5.2 secs. AMG have built an SL 55 with 475-500bhp 0-60 in 4.5 (2002-2006), an SL 55 with 509bhp 0-60 in 4.4 (2006-2008), an SL 63 with 517bhp 0-60 in 4.5 amd 1/4 mile in 13 secs, an SL 65 Bi-Turbo with 604-612bhp 0-60 in 4.1, an SL 65 Black Bi-Turbo with 660bhp/737lb-ft 0-60 in under 4 secs and a 200mph top speed. 7 speed autos are also available on AMG models. |
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