1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class specs & colors

2dr Car

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MSRP
2dr Roadster 3.2L
$79,600
2dr Roadster 5.0L
$89,900
2dr Roadster 6.0L
$123,200
$89,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • $4,900

    Starting MSRP

    • 18 x 8.0" front/18 x 9.0" rear monoblock alloy wheels,245/40ZR18 front/ 275/35ZR18 rear tires
    • sculpted front apron w/mesh air dam intake
    • sculpted side skirts
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    $4,900

    Starting MSRP

    • 18 x 8.0" front/18 x 9.0" rear monoblock alloy wheels,245/40ZR18 front/ 275/35ZR18 rear tires
    • sculpted front apron w/mesh air dam intake
    • sculpted side skirts
    • extended rear apron
    • sport emblems
    • sport shift knob

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • (STD)

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
15 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
315 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
11.81 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.94 x .35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

143
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

345 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
5.0L/303.5
Displacement
315 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
16.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

99 in
Wheelbase
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Second Hip Room
60 in
Track Width, Rear
50 ft³
Passenger Volume
51 in
Height, Overall
60 in
Track Width, Front
37 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
N/A
Second Head Room
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
177 in
Length, Overall
8 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
2
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Second Shoulder Room

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Suspension

w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Lower Control Arms
Suspension Type - Front
5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
225/55ZR16
Rear Tire Size
Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
225/55ZR16
Front Tire Size
16 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,165 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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