SL 280 (V6 engine)
  • Design name
    R 129 E 28
  • Type
    129.059
  • Production period
    10.1997 / 06.1998 - 06.2001
  • Note on production period
    production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 112 E 28 / 112.923
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    6 / 90° V; light-alloy block
  • Bore x Stroke
    89.9 x 73.5 mm
  • Total displacement
    2799 cc
  • Compression ratio
    10.0
  • Rated output
    150 kW / 204 hp at 5700 rpm
  • Rated torque
    270 Nm at 3000 - 5000 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    2 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    microprocessor controlled injection system with hot-film air mass sensor (Bosch ME engine management)
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    above the rear axle / 80 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    A-arm / shock-absorber strut (level control optional)
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
  • Front springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    gas-pressure shock absorber struts / gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system, from 03.1997 with Brake Assist; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    light-alloy wheels
  • Wheel rims
    8 1/4 J x 17 H 2
  • Tires
    245/45 R 17 W
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    5-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.86; II. 2.18; III. 1.38; IV. 1.0; V. 0.80; R. 4.22
  • Final drive ratio
    3.89
  • Maximum speed
    232 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    9.5 s
  • Fuel consumption
    16.2 / 8.7 / 11.4 l
  • by Guideline
    93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
  • Gearing
    5-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    optional
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.93; II. 2.41; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.10
  • Final drive ratio
    3.67
  • Maximum speed
    228 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    9.5 s
  • Fuel consumption
    16.0 / 8.6 / 11.3 l
  • by Guideline
    93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
  • Wheelbase
    2515 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1535 / 1525 mm
  • Length
    4499 mm
  • Width
    1812 mm
  • Height
    1300 mm (with cabriolet top closed)
  • Kerb weight
    1810 kg
  • by Guideline
    EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
  • Gross weight
    2130 kg
  • Units produced
    1704
  • Prices
    06.1998: DM 127,020.00
    02.1999: DM 128,180.00
    08.1999: DM 128,760.00
    01.2000: DM 129,920.00
    01.2001: EUR 67,048.00 (DM 131,134.48)
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