Stats for SL500
Year: Early 2002, 2003 Model Year
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL500
Powertrain Layout : Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Base Price: 86,000
 

Engine and Transmission


Configuration: V-8
Valvetrain: DOHC 3 valves / cyl
Displacement: 4,900 cc
Power: 306 bhp @5600 rpm
Torque: 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 rpm
Bhp/Liter: 61.2 bhp
Bore: 97 mm
Stroke: 84 mm
Redline: 6000
Gear Type: 5-speed automatic
Gear Ratios NA
Weight: 1770 kg/ 3894 lb
Length: 14ft 9 inches 
Wheelbase: 8.25 ft
Steering: Power Rack and Pinion
Body/Frame: 
Front Brakes: Internally Vented Discs w/ABS, Hydaulic Assist & SBC
Front Brake Size: F 334 mm / 13.1 in
Rear Brakes: Internally Vented Discs w/ABS, Hydaulic Assist & SBC
Rear Brake Size: R 300 mm / 11.8 in
Front Wheels: F 43.2 x 21.0 cm / 17.0 x 8.3 in
Rear Wheels: F 43.2 x 21.0 cm / 17.0 x 8.3 in
Front Tires 255/45 R17 
Rear Tires: 255/45 R17 



Performance


Top Speed: 155 Electronically Limited
0 - 1/4 Mile : NA
Lateral Accerlation: NA
0-60 mph: 6.0 est.
0-100 mph: na
EPA City/Hwy: 17/24 est.


Stats for SL55 AMG Kompressor
Year: Later 2002, 2004 Model Year
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL55 AMG Kompressor
Powertrain Layout: Front Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive
Base Price: 114,000


Engine and Transmission
Configuation: V8
Valvetrain: 3 valves/cylinder
Displacement: 5466cc
Power: 476 hp
Torque: 516lb-ft
Bore: na
Stroke: na
Redline: 6000
Gear Type: 5-speed automatic with SPEEDSHIFT
Gear Ratios NA
Weight: est.  1785kg/ 3927lb
Length: 14ft 9 inches 
Wheelbase: 8.25 ft
Steering: Power Rack and Pinion
Body/Frame: 
Front Brakes: Internally Vented Discs w/ABS, Hydaulic Assist & SBC
Front Brake Size: na
Rear Brakes: Internally Vented Discs w/ABS, Hydaulic Assist & SBC
Rear Brake Size: na
Front Wheels: na
Rear Wheels: na
Front Tires 255/40 R18 
Rear Tires: 285/35 R18 


Performance
Top Speed: 155 Electronically Limited, est. 185 with limiter removed
0 - 1/4 Mile : NA
Lateral Accerlation: NA
0-60 mph: 4.5
0-100 mph: na
EPA City/Hwy: 14/21 est.



Exterior Paint Choices:


Standard: Magma Red, Alabaster White, Black

Metallic Paints: Green Black, Obsidian Black, Jasper Blue, tanzanite blue, amber red, travertine beige, brilliant silver, tektite grey, andradite green 

Special Metallic Paint: tellurium silver, topaz blue 


Leather Choices:

Graphite, delta blue, pebble beige, berry red, alpaca grey

Interior Trim Choices:

 Burr Walnut, Chestnut, Ash, Aluminum Linea, Aluminum AMG


*New SL-Class

-Predecessor model

 

Length mm


 * 4535


 - 4499

 

Width mm


 * 1815


 - 1809

 

Height mm


 * 1298


 - 1290

 

Wheelbase mm


 * 2560


 - 2515

 

Overhang, front/rear mm

 

* 959/1016


 - 969/1015

 

Frontal area A m²


 * 2.0


 - 2.0

 

Drag coefficient cd


 * 0.29


 - 0.32

 

Drag area 

cd x A m²

 

 * 0.58


 - 0.62

 

Interior length mm

 * 988


 - 941


 

Headroom mm

 * 957


 - 943

 

Width at shoulder height mm

 * 1372


 - 1366

 

Width at elbow height mm

 *1452


 -1457

 

Boot volume l

 * 317 (with tirefit system)


 - 265