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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Class Base SL 55 AMG 2DR Roadster

Base SL 55 AMG 2dr Roadster

$129,300 MSRP
5.4l V-8 Sohc Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4 sec

0-60 mph

12.3 sec

@ 115 mph

Horsepower • Torque
510 hp

Power

531 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,365 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

SL Class

Trim:

Base SL 55 AMG 2DR Roadster

Style:

Base SL 55 AMG 2dr Roadster

Base Price:

$129,300

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,365 lbs

Length:

178.5 in.

Width:

71.5 in.

Height:

51 in.

Wheelbase:

100.8 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.3

MPG:

12 city / 17 hwy

Fuel:

21.1 gal. / 317 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

510 hp @ 6,100 rpm

Torque:

531 ft-lbs @ 2,600 rpm

Engine:

5.4l V-8 Sohc Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

5.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.00 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,900 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

3.99 sec

0-60 mph:

4.28 sec

0-100 mph:

9.71 sec

60-130 mph:

11.47 sec

100-150 mph:

13.16 sec

Top Speed:

200 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

7.96 sec @ 89.9 mph

¼ mile:

12.29 sec @ 114.8 mph

½ mile:

19.23 sec @ 140.3 mph

1 mile:

30.8 sec @ 168 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P255/35ZR19

Rear Tires:

P285/30ZR19

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.82

Gear Ratios

1: 3.6

2: 2.19

3: 1.41

4: 1

5: 0.83

R: 3.16

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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