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Mercedes-Benz SLsl 500

R230 (2001–2015) · Gasoline · 5.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
302 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
6.3 s
Combined economy
16.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
2003
Production end
2006
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Sports car
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
5.0 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
302 hp
Engine torque
339 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Valvetrain
SOHC
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Gears
5
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
178.5 in
Width
72.0 in
Height
51.0 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Front track
2.4 in
Rear track
2.4 in
Wheel size
18-inch wheels
Cargo volume (min)
0.4 cu ft
Cargo volume (max)
0.4 cu ft
Fuel tank
21.1 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
6.3 s
Top speed
155 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
14.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
21.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
16.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
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