Specs
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 |