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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) · Facelift 2008
AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)
1005 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2008-2009
0-100 km/h 3.0 s
Top speed
426 km/h
265 mph
Performance
| Power | 1,005hp749kW+335 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 1,550Nm1,143lb-ft+550 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,980cc365cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,870kg4,123lb |
| Gross weight | 2,100kg4,630lb |
| Power-to-weight | 537hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 829Nm/t555lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.0s-0.9 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 7.4s-3.4 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.9s-0.8 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 10.1s-1.5 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 426 km/h 265 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 56.4s99% target: 422 km/h / 262 mph-5.8 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 80L |
| Estimated range | 556km345mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 275.983 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Coupe |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Twin-turbo |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,589mm181in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,960mm77in |
| Height | 1,310mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,560mm101in |
| Front track | 1,684mm66in |
| Rear track | 1,658mm65in |
| Trunk volume | 235L |
| Max trunk volume | 339L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) | 1,005 hp 749 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) | 3.0 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) | 426 km/h 265 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) | 14.4 L/100 km 16.3 mpg US 19.6 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.20 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,780 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3)PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL Coupe (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 Black Series V12 (Stage 3) | 5,400 rpm | 2,200-4,200 rpm | 5,650 rpm |
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