1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class specs & colors

2dr Car

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MSRP
2dr Roadster 5.0L
$79,900
2dr Roadster 6.0L
$125,000
$79,900
Starting MSRP
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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 2 seats
  • 315.0-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 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

    $4,970

    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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    $4,970

    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 V8
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
Horsepower
315 hp
Seating Capacity
2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x 0.4 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 1.1 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
345 @ 3900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
315 @ 5600
Displacement
5.0L/303.5
Engine Type
Gas V8
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

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

Brake Assist
Standard

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
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
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
4,165 lbs

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