1989 Mercedes-Benz SL

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1989
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R129
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
500 SL Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
326 hp
Power (kW)
240 kW
Torque
480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.2 seconds
Displacement
4,973 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,470 mm (176.0 in)
Width
1,812 mm (71.3 in)
Height
1,293 mm (50.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,515 mm (99.0 in)
Curb weight
1,770 kg (3,902 lb)

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,900 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-60
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
  • 10W-60
  • 15W-40
  • 20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
  • 15W-40
  • 15W-50
  • 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
96.5 mm (3.8 in)
Stroke
85 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Fuel Filter
60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Spark Plug
20,000 km / 2 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
10,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
3 years
Interior Filter
20,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
80 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 1
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.9 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
306 g/km

Exterior

Track, Front
1,533 mm (60.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,523 mm (60.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
124 mm (4.9 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,160 kg (4,762 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
390 kg (860 lb)
Max Roof Load
30 kg (66 lb)

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Heated Wiper Blades
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Other Equipment
Antenna
Yes

Lights

Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Rear
Yes

Colour

Finish
Metallic

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Analogue
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Yes
Material
Leather

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
250 litres

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
Cushion

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Rain Sensors
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag

Seat Belt

Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner

Identification

VIN Location
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D2S (xenon)
  • H4
Main Beam
  • H1
  • H4
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BAZ15d (P21/4W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
  • BA15s (P21W)
  • BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
  • BA15s (P21W)
  • BAU15s (PY21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

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