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
$123,200
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 2 seats
  • 389.0-hp, 6.0-liter, 12 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 177.1" length, 51.3" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • SL1 SPORT PKG

    $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
  • OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • (STD)

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V12
MPG
13 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
389 hp
Seating Capacity
2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.81 x .87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.60 x 1.18 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
4 Wheel
Brake Type
Power

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
420 @ 3800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
389 @ 5200
Displacement
6.0L/365.4
Engine Type
Gas V12
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG
13 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
21.1 qts

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Optional

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
21 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,455 lbs

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