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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
General
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List Price
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$89,900 |
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Seating Capacity
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2 |
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Transmission
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5-speed automatic |
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Curb Weight
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3,900 lb |
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Length
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176.0 in |
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Width
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71.3 in |
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Height
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51.3 in |
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Ground Clearance
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-- |
Performance
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0 - 60 mph
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6.2 sec |
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0 - ¼ mile
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14.5 sec |
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Top Speed
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155 mph |
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Skidpad
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0.80g |
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Slalom
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60.0 mph |
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Braking from 60 mph
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125 ft |
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Braking from 80 mph
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217 ft |
Engine
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Type
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V-8 |
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Valvetrain
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dohc 4-valve/cyl |
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Displacement
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4,973 cc |
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Horsepower
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315 bhp @ 5600 rpm |
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Torque
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345 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
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Maximum Speed
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6,000 rpm |
Chassis and Body
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Layout
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front engine/rear drive |
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Body/Frame
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unit steel |
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Brakes
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vented discs/discs; vacuum, ABS |
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Wheels
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cast alloy |
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Tires
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Michelin Pilot HX |
Fuel Economy
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Testing Average
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18.1 mpg |
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EPA City/Highway
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15/23 |
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Fuel Capacity
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21.3 gal |
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