Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R231 500 Roadster
335 kW455 PS449 hp700 Nm2016–2020
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- Power
- 335 kW 455 PS · 449 hp
- Torque
- 700 Nm 516 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,815 kg
- Displacement
- 4,663 cm³
A 4.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 335 kW (455 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 500 335 kW has rear-wheel drive.
Against the entry 3.5 SL 350 (225 kW), the SL-Class R231 4.7 SL 500 335 kW gains 49% in power; the 6.0 SL 65 AMG (463 kW), strongest of the 7, has 128 kW more. In figures, it tips the scales at 1,815 kg and has 251 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
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| Displacement | 4,663 cm³ 4.7 l · 285 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 335 kW 455 PS · 449 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| CO₂ emissions | 237 g/km |
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Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,815 kg 4,001 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Roadster |
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| Years | 2016–2020 |
| Generation | SL-Class R231 (2012–2020) |
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