| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | SL |
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| Generation | SL (R230, facelift 2008) |
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| Modification (Engine) | AMG SL 63 V8 (525 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC |
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| Start of production | April, 2008 year |
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| End of production | December, 2011 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Roadster |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) |
21.7 l/100 km
10.84 US mpg13.02 UK mpg4.61 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) |
9.7 l/100 km
24.25 US mpg29.12 UK mpg10.31 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) |
14.1 l/100 km
16.68 US mpg20.03 UK mpg7.09 km/l |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 328 g/km |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h, Electronically limited
155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 3.6 kg/Hp, 277 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3 kg/Nm, 332.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 525 Hp @ 6800 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 84.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
630 Nm @ 5200 rpm.
464.66 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 156.981 |
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| Engine displacement |
6208 cm3
378.84 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
102.2 mm
4.02 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
94.6 mm
3.72 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
8 l
8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1895 kg
4177.76 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2225 kg
4905.29 lbs. |
| Max load |
330 kg
727.53 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
235 l
8.3 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
339 l
11.97 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
80 l
21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
75 kg
165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4562 mm
179.61 in. |
| Width |
1820 mm
71.65 in. |
| Width including mirrors |
2069 mm
81.46 in. |
| Height |
1317 mm
51.85 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2560 mm
100.79 in. |
| Front track |
1559 mm
61.38 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1547 mm
60.91 in. |
| Front overhang |
985 mm
38.78 in. |
| Rear overhang |
1017 mm
40.04 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.04 m
36.22 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 7 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Independent multi-link |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring, Independent multi-link |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 255/35 R 19Rear wheel tires: 285/30 R 19 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 19Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 19 |
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