2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Base SL 500 2DR Roadster
Base SL 500 2dr Roadster
5.7 sec
0-60 mph
14.2 sec
@ 98 mph
302 hp
Power
339 lb-ft
Torque
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):
5.7 sec
0-60 mph:
6.05 sec
0-100 mph (1ft):
14.63 sec
0-100 mph:
14.98 sec
60-130 mph:
21.67 sec
100-150 mph:
27.95 sec
Top Speed:
167 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
9.14 sec @ 77.6 mph
¼ mile:
14.21 sec @ 97.8 mph
½ mile:
22.32 sec @ 120.4 mph
1 mile:
35.91 sec @ 142.4 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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