Research 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
V8 SL550
Brakes
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13.0 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.8 x - TBD - |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake Type |
Power |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Trunk Volume (ft³) |
10.2 (7.2 w/top down) |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
Electrical
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
- TBD - |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
Engine
| Fuel System |
SMPI |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
391 @ 2800-4800 |
| Engine Order Code |
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| Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
| Displacement |
5.5L/333 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
382 @ 6000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
- TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
60.5 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
61.4 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
51.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
80.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
178.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
100.8 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
21.1 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
54.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
42.9 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
57.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Passenger Capacity |
2 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
37.7 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
21 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
14 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack-&-pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
- TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
36.2 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.6 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
| Vehicle Name |
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
| Body Style |
2 Door Convertible |
Suspension
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
4-Link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-link |
Tires
| Rear Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Size |
P255/40R18 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P285/35R18 |
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
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Trailering
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
- TBD - |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
- TBD - |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
- TBD - |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
- TBD - |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
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| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type |
7 |
| Trans Order Code |
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| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
2.65 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
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| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
- TBD - |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
- TBD - |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
- TBD - |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
- TBD - |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
2 Seater |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
4220 |
Wheels
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
- TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 9.5 |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material |
- TBD - |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.5 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
