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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Base SL 500 2DR Roadster

Base SL 500 2dr Roadster

$85,990 MSRP
5.0l V-8 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.6 sec

0-60 mph

14.1 sec

@ 98 mph

Horsepower • Torque
302 hp

Power

339 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,045 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

SL Class

Trim:

Base SL 500 2DR Roadster

Style:

Base SL 500 2dr Roadster

Base Price:

$85,990

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,045 lbs

Length:

178.5 in.

Width:

72 in.

Height:

51 in.

Wheelbase:

100.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.29

MPG:

15 city / 22 hwy

Fuel:

21.1 gal. / 401 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

302 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque:

339 ft-lbs @ 2,700 rpm

Engine:

5.0l V-8 Sohc

Displacement:

5 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,300 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):

5.59 sec

0-60 mph:

5.9 sec

0-100 mph:

14.92 sec

60-130 mph:

21.99 sec

100-150 mph:

28.93 sec

Top Speed:

167 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.04 sec @ 78.3 mph

¼ mile:

14.12 sec @ 97.5 mph

½ mile:

22.22 sec @ 121.2 mph

1 mile:

35.86 sec @ 141.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P255/45WR17

Rear Tires:

P255/45WR17

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.82

Gear Ratios

1: 3.59

2: 2.19

3: 1.41

4: 1

5: 0.83

R: 3.16

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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