Sport Auto 1/1994 (320 PS version, auto transmission):
Miramas Handling Course (2,6 km France) – 1:30,8
Curb weight – 1878 kg
0-100 kph – 6,9 sec
0-200 kph – 28,2 sec
Top speed – 250 kph
Mercedes claim:
0-100 kph - 6,5 sec
Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R129) specs
| Car type | Convertible |
| Curb weight | 1800-1878 kg (3968-4140 lbs) |
| Years built | 1993 - 1995 |
| Origin country | Germany |
| Gas mileage | 15.3 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 mpg UK) |
| Views | 90 |
| Submitted by | 196ss |
Lap times
| Track | Time |
|---|---|
| Miramas Handling Course | 1:30.80 |
Performance
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 20.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.3 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 81.4 mph |
| Est. 1/4 mile | 16.4 s @ 101.9 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 24.9 s @ 119.3 mph |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | V8 DOHC |
| Displacement | 5.0 l (303 ci / 4973 cc) |
| Power | 320 ps (315 bhp / 235 kw) @ 5600 rpm |
| Torque | 470 Nm (347 lb-ft) @ 3900 rpm |
| Power / liter | 64 ps (63 hp) |
| Power / weight | 174 ps (171 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 256 Nm (189 lb-ft) / t |
| Efficiency | 21 PS per l/100 km |
| Transmission | 4 speed auto |
| Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
