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722 hp5980 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2008-2010
0-100 km/h 3.8 s
Top speed
368 km/h
229 mph
Performance
| Power | 525 hp612 hp / Stage 1: 722 hp517 hp / Stage 1: 610 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 1,220Nm900lb-ft+220 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,980cc365cu in |
| Curb weight | 2,045kg4,508lb |
| Gross weight | 2,385kg5,258lb |
| Power-to-weight | 353hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 597Nm/t399lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8s-0.4 s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.0s-3.6 s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s-0.4 s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 11.4s-0.8 s Calculated |
| Top speed | 368 km/h 229 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 66.6s99% target: 364 km/h / 226 mph+14.2 s Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 21.5L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 80L |
| Estimated range | 571km355mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 275.981 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Roadster |
| 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 | 4,562mm180in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,820mm72in |
| Height | 1,317mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,560mm101in |
| Front track | 1,559mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,547mm61in |
| 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 (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) | 722 hp 539 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 (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) | 3.8 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 (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) | 368 km/h 229 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 (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) | 14.0 L/100 km 16.8 mpg US 20.2 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 (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.50 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 39.43 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,675 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1)PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Facelift 2008 AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1): Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R230)Facelift 2008AMG SL 65 V12 (Stage 1) | 4,800 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 5,050 rpm |
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