Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 300 SL-24 Roadster
170 kW231 PS228 hp271 Nm1989–1993
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- Power
- 170 kW 231 PS · 228 hp
- Torque
- 271 Nm 200 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.4 s
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
A six-cylinder petrol engine with 170 kW (231 PS) and 271 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 300 SL-24 roadster. In the SL-Class R129 300 SL-24, power goes to the rear wheels.
Against the entry 300 SL (140 kW), the SL-Class R129 300 SL-24 gains 21% in power; the 7.3 SL 73 AMG (386 kW), strongest of the 11, has 216 kW more. On paper, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 s and tops out at 240 km/h.
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Engine
| Engine code | M104 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 170 kW 231 PS · 228 hp |
| Torque | 271 Nm 200 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,470 mm 176.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,811 mm 71.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm 99.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1989–1993 |
| Generation | SL-Class R129 (1989–2001) |
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