1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class specs & colors
2dr Car
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
Current listing price

Showing the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2dr Roadster 6.0L
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Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- (STD)
$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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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
Specifications
Highlights
Gas V12
Engine Type
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13 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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389 hp
Horsepower
|
2
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12.60 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.81 x .87 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Electrical
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
143
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
420 @ 3800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6.0L/365.4
Displacement
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389 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
Gas V12
Engine Type
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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13 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
|
21.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
37 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
|
2
Passenger Capacity
|
177 in
Length, Overall
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
|
N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
|
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
60 in
Track Width, Front
|
50 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
53 in
Front Hip Room
|
99 in
Wheelbase
|
51 in
Height, Overall
|
8 ft³
Trunk Volume
|
Safety
Optional
Stability Control
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Steering
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
|
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Lower Control Arms
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Tires & Wheels
225/55ZR16
Rear Tire Size
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225/55ZR16
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
4,455 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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