Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R231 500 Roadster
320 kW435 PS429 hp700 Nm2012–2015
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- Power
- 320 kW 435 PS · 429 hp
- Torque
- 700 Nm 516 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 4,663 cm³
A 4.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 320 kW (435 PS) and 700 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R231 4.7 SL 500 roadster. The SL-Class R231 4.7 SL 500 320 kW has rear-wheel drive.
Against the entry 3.5 SL 350 (225 kW), the SL-Class R231 4.7 SL 500 320 kW gains 42% in power; the 6.0 SL 65 AMG (463 kW), strongest of the 7, has 143 kW more.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,663 cm³ 4.7 l · 285 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 320 kW 435 PS · 429 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 2012–2015 |
| Generation | SL-Class R231 (2012–2020) |
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