1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class specs & colors

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MSRP
2dr Roadster 5.0L
$79,900
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$125,000
$125,000
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1998 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

  • OPTION PKG NOT DESIRED

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • (STD)
  • 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

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

Brake ABS System
4 Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 1.2 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 0.9 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control
Optional

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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