technical data MERCEDES-BENZ SL55AMG 2003 R230 User Guide

333 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the “warranties” printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts
and Accessories warranties, copies of
which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you.

334 Technical dataIdentification labels
Identification labels1Certification label
(above driver’s door lock latch)2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(below right rear storage compart-
ment)3Engine number (engraved on engine)
4VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
5Emission control label
6Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission con-
trol system
When ordering spare parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine numbers.

335 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SL 500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioner compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
SL 55 AMGThe SL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts.1Idler pulley
2Automatic belt tensioner
3Power steering pump
4Air conditioner compressor
5Crankshaft
6Coolant pump
7Generator (alternator)
8Idler pulley
9Automatic belt tensioner
10Super charger

336 Technical dataEngine
EngineModel
SL 500 (230.475
(1))
SL 55 AMG (230.474
(1))
Engine
113
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
8
Bore
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
302.9 cu.in. (4966 cm
3)
331.8 cu.in. (5439 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
302 hp / 5 600 rpm
(225 kW / 5 600 rpm)
493 hp / 6 100 rpm
(368 kW / 6 100 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
339 ft.lb / 2 700 rpm
(460 Nm / 2700 rpm)
516 ft.lb / 2 750-4000 rpm
(700 Nm / 2 750-4000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6500 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
7ft 10in (2390mm)
8ft 1in/4ft 3in (2462mm/1289mm)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

337 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
Only use tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as

poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Same size tires
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load,
exhibit dimensional variations and dif-
ferent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle may be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation
pressure table is located on the fuel fill-
er cap of the vehicle. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.
SL 500
SL 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
81/2J x17
81/2 J x18
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/45 R17 98W
–
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
255/45 R17 98V M+S
255/40 R18 95V M+S

338 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tiresSpare wheel
SL 500 (Sport Package*)
SL 55 AMG
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2J x18
81/2J x18
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/40 R18 95W or 255/40 R18 95Y
255/40 R18 95W or 255/40 R18 95Y
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
91/2Jx18
91/2Jx18
Wheel offset
1.30 in (33 mm)
1.30 in (33 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
285/35 R18 97W
1 or 285/35 R18 97Y
1
285/35 R18 97W
1 or 285/35 R18 97Y
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
SL 500
Rim
6B x17 ET25
Wheel offset
0.98 in (25 mm)
Collapsible tire
185/60-17-93P
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
iThe SL 55 AMG is not equipped with a
spare wheel. TIREFIT (
page 302).

339 Technical data
Electrical system
Electrical system
Model
SL 500
SL 55 AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/150 A
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
BatteryStarter battery
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/35 Ah
Battery for electrical consumers
12 V/70 Ah
12 V/70 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F 8 DPER
NGK PFR 5 R-11
NGK IL FR 6 A
Electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Tightening torque
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

340 Technical dataMain dimensions
Main dimensionsModel
SL 500
SL 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length
178.4 in (4 531 mm)
178.4 in (4 531 mm)
Overall vehicle length when opening/
closing hardtop
185.4 in (4 709 mm)
185.4 in (4 709 mm)
Overall vehicle width
71.9 in (1 827 mm)
71.9 in (1 827 mm)
Overall vehicle height
51.1 in (1 295 mm)
51.1 in (1 295 mm)
Overall vehicle height when opening/
closing hardtop
65.9 in (1 674 mm)
65.9 in (1 674 mm)
Wheelbase
100.8 in (2 560 mm)
100.8 in (2 560 mm)
Track, front
61.4 in (1 559 mm)
61.8 in (1 569 mm)
Track, rear
60.9 in (1 547 mm)
61.1 in (1 551 mm)

341 Technical data
Weights
Weights
Roof load max.
110lb (50kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

342 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
brands tested and recommended by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter
SL 500
SL 55 AMG
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission
9.1 US qt (8.6 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Oil
1
Rear axle
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC)
approx. 5.3 US qt (5.0 l)
MB Hydraulic Fluid
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
1.1 US qt (1.05 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
SL 500
SL 55 AMG
approx. 12.2 US qt (11.6 l)
approx. 13.7 US qt (13 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion / Antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
21.1 US gal (80.0 l)
2.6 US gal (10.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON /
86 MON)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lu-
bricant oil (never R-12)
1MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10