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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL Class 2-Door Roadster 5.0L

estimated cost $8,765
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15 city / 23 highway mpg

overview

Passenger Doors

2

Passenger Capacity

2

Transmission

5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD

Drive type

Rear Wheel Drive

0-60 mph

6.23 sec

engine

Horsepower

315 hp

Horsepower RPM

5,600

Torque

345 ft-lbs.

Torque RPM

3,900

Cylinders

8

Base engine size

5.00 L

Engine type

Gas

drivetrain

Transmission

5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD

First Gear Ratio

3.59

Second Gear Ratio

2.19

Third Gear Ratio

1.41

Fourth Gear Ratio

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio

0.83

Final Drive Axle Ratio

2.65

suspension and brakes

Front Suspension Type

Lower Control Arms

Rear Suspension Type

5-Link

Front Brakes

Front Disc Brakes

Rear Brakes

Rear Disc Brakes

Rear Drum Brake Dimensions

NA in.

Brake Type

ABS Brakes

ABS Brakes Type

4 Wheel

tires and wheels

Front Tire Size

225/55ZR16

Rear Tire Size

225/55ZR16

Rear Tire Size

225/55ZR16

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

weights and capacities

Curb weight

4,165 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

21.10 gal.

Cargo capacity, all seats in place

7.90 cu.ft.

EPA interior volume

50.40 cu.ft.

exterior dimensions

Length

177.10 in.

Width

71.30

Height

51.30 in.

Wheelbase

99.00 in.

Front track

60.40 in.

Rear track

60.00 in.

Ground clearance

4.90 in.

Turning circle

35.40 ft.

interior dimensions

Front head room

37.10 in.

Front leg room

42.40 in.

Front shoulder room

55.40 in.

Front hip room

53.20 in.

Other Features


  • Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment &...
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Automatic slip control
  • Driver & front passenger front/side airbag supplemental...
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