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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Class - Specifications

 
2-Door Roadster 6.0L AMG Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type Gas V12
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 604 @ 4800
Displacement 6.0L/365
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 738 @ 2000-4000
Fuel System SMPI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.65
Brakes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 15.4 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 14.2 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6
Steering Type Pwr Rack-&-pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.2
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P285/30R19
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P255/35R19
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 19 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 19 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-link
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