Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 3.7 Automated manual (245 hp)

R230 · 2001–2006

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2
Body type
Roadster

Dimensions

Length
4535 mm
Width
1827 mm
Height
1318 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
Front track
1559 mm
Rear track
1547 mm
Boot volume (min)
235 L
Boot volume (max)
317 L
Curb weight
1755 kg
Gross weight
2050 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,724 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
245 hp
Max power (kW)
180 kW
Max power RPM
5,750 rpm
Maximum torque
350 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,000 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
3
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
10
Bore
97.0 mm
Stroke
84.0 mm
Engine code
M112.973
Engine model
M112.973
Valvetrain
OHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automated manual
Number of gears
6
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
255/45 R17
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc

Performance

Maximum speed
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
7.2 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel grade
95 octane

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