MERCEDES-BENZ SL-klasse · 300 · Convertible · 1989 ‐ 1993

Production version 300 SL of automobile models SL-klasse was started in 1989 by Mercedes-Benz, and closed in 1993. This two-door cabriolet has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.7 tons and is designed to sit 2 passengers including the driver.

«SL-klasse 300 SL» car with a 5-speed manual gearbox is fitted to the rear wheels. This vehicle can be accelerated for 9.3 s to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 228 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a peak output of 190 horsepower at 5700 rpm.

Mixed fuel consumption is 11.6 l per 100 km. Gas tank capacity is 80 l of petrol, what provides to go nearly 690 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 225/55ZR16.

Mercedes-Benz SL-klasse is not examined for Euro NCAP crash test. Furthermore to dynamic safety (ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety features (passenger, driver airbags).