1989 Mercedes-Benz SL Class 560 SL
560 SL 2DR Roadster
7 sec
0-60 mph
15.5 sec
@ 88 mph
227 hp
Power
279 lb-ft
Torque
3,681 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1989
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
SL Class
Trim:
560 SL
Style:
560 SL 2DR Roadster
Base Price:
$64,230
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
3,681 lbs
Length:
180.3 in.
Width:
70.5 in.
Height:
51.5 in.
Wheelbase:
96.7 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.44
MPG:
12 city / 16 hwy
Fuel:
22.5 gal. / 315 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
227 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Torque:
279 ft-lbs @ 3,250 rpm
Engine:
5.5L V-8 SOHC
Displacement:
5.5 liters
Engine Config:
Front
Redline:
5,550 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
6.94 sec
0-60 mph:
7.29 sec
0-100 mph (1ft):
19.99 sec
0-100 mph:
20.34 sec
60-130 mph:
55.31 sec
Top Speed:
135 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
9.86 sec @ 70.3 mph
¼ mile:
15.46 sec @ 88.1 mph
½ mile:
24.5 sec @ 108.3 mph
1 mile:
39.95 sec @ 121.8 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P205/65VR15
Rear Tires:
P205/65VR15
Tire Compound:
Summer Performance
Transmission:
4-speed Automatic
Final Drive:
2.47
Gear Ratios
1: 3.68
2: 2.41
3: 1.44
4: 1
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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