1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Specifications

1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

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1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Kelley Blue Book Retail $5,550  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base SLK230 2dr Roadster

Engines

185-hp, 2.3-liter I-4 (premium)  

Transmissions

5-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

2.3 Engine liters  
Standard Turbo/supercharged  
I-4 Cylinder configuration  
16 # of valves  
Standard Variable valve control  
Standard Sequential multi-point fuel injection  
premium unleaded Recommended fuel  
Standard Block heater  
Standard HD battery  
Standard Stainless steel exhaust  
5 speed Automatic transmission  
Standard Mode select transmission  
Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  
Standard Transmission lock-up torque converter  
3.27 Axle ratio  
21 mpg Fuel economy city  
29 mpg Fuel economy highway  
14 gal. Fuel tank capacity
185-hp @ 5,300RPM Engine horsepower  
200 lb.-ft. @ 2,500RPM Engine torque  
3.58" x 3.48" Engine bore x stroke  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

140 cu.in. Engine displacement  
.35 Drag coefficient  
2,866 lbs. Curb weight  
157.3" Exterior length  
67.5" Exterior body width  
50.7" Exterior height  
94.5" Wheelbase  
58.6" Front tread  
58.5" Rear tread  
17.3' Turning radius  
42.7" Front legroom  
37.4" Front headroom  
54.7" Front hiproom  
51.7" Front shoulder room  
43.8 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
3.7 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
9.6 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Four wheel independent suspension  
Standard Front anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear anti-roll bar  
Standard Power steering  
Standard Alloy wheels  
205/55HR16.0 Front tires  
225/50VR16.0 Rear tires  
Standard Performance tires  

Body Exterior

2 Number of doors
Standard Power door mirrors  
Standard Heated door mirrors  
Standard Power convertible roof  
Standard Glass rear window  
Standard Convertible hard top  
Standard Convertible roof lining  
Standard Body-color or chrome door mirrors  
Standard Body-colored bumpers  
Standard Front bumper rub strip  
Standard Rear bumper rub strip  
Standard Rocker panel extensions  

Convenience Feature

Standard Air conditioning  
Standard Automatic temperature control  
Standard Residual heat recirculation  
Standard Air filter  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows  
Standard 1-touch down  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Remote trunk/hatch/door controls  
Standard Telescoping steering wheel  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver vanity mirror  
Standard Passenger vanity mirror  
Optional Cell phone  
Standard Garage door transmitter  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console  
Standard Covered floor storage  
Standard Driver door bin  
Standard Passenger door bin  
Standard Locking glove box  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver's footrest  
1 12V DC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Heated front seats  
8 Number of driver seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining driver seat  
Standard Height adjustable driver seat  
Standard Driver fore/aft adjustment  
8 Number of passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Reclining passenger seat  
Standard Height adjustable passenger seat  
Standard Passenger fore/aft adjustment  
w/storage Front center armrest  
Standard Leather upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full headliner  
Standard Full carpet floor covering  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Floor mats  
Standard Carpeted cargo space  
Standard Cargo cover  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio  
Standard Seek-scan  
Standard Cassette  
Optional CD player  
Optional Multi-disc CD changer  
Standard Premium audio system  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
6 Speakers
Standard Premium speakers  
Standard Power antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Standard Delay-off headlights  
Standard Aero-composite headlamps  
Standard Headlight washer  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Center high mounted stop light  
Standard Variably intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Tinted windows  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside temperature display  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp gauge  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Engine temperature  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low oil level warning  
Standard Low coolant warning  
Standard Lights on warning  
Standard Key warning  
Standard Low fuel warning  
Standard Low washer fluid warning  
Standard Bulb failure warning  
Standard Door ajar warning  

Safety and Security

Standard ABS brakes  
Standard 4 wheel disc brakes  
Standard Dual front impact airbags  
Standard Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side impact bars  
Standard Power door locks  
Standard Remote keyless entry  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Integrated roll-over protection  
Standard Traction control  
Standard Full range traction control  

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