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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG 2dr Roadster 5.5L

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Convertible, 2 Seater
12 mpg city / 17 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Convertible

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2 Seater

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

57.8

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4365

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

5.5L/332

Fuel System:

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

510 @ 6100

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

531 @ 2600-4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent

Front Tire Size:

P255/35R19

Rear Tire Size:

P285/30R19

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

19 x 8.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

19 x 9.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.0 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

21.1

Wheelbase (in):

100.8

Length, Overall (in):

178.5

Trunk Volume (ft³):

10.2 (7.2 w/top down)

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Type:

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

2.82

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

4-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Multi-link

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack-&-pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

36.2

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

14.2 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

37.7

Front Leg Room (in):

42.9

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

80.0

Height, Overall (in):

51.0

Track Width, Front (in):

61.8

Track Width, Rear (in):

61.1

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