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

Base SLK 55 AMG 2dr Roadster

$63,200 MSRP
5.4l V-8 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.5 sec

0-60 mph

12.8 sec

@ 110 mph

Horsepower • Torque
355 hp

Power

376 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,420 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

SLK Class

Trim:

Base SLK 55 AMG 2DR Roadster

Style:

Base SLK 55 AMG 2dr Roadster

Base Price:

$63,200

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,420 lbs

Length:

160.9 in.

Width:

70.6 in.

Height:

50 in.

Wheelbase:

95.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.35

MPG:

14 city / 20 hwy

Fuel:

18.5 gal. / 315 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

354 hp @ 5,750 rpm

Torque:

376 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

355 hp @ 5,750 rpm

Torque:

376 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

5.4l V-8 Sohc

Displacement:

5.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.00 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,550 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):

4.48 sec

0-60 mph:

4.78 sec

0-100 mph:

10.85 sec

60-130 mph:

14.71 sec

100-150 mph:

18.52 sec

Top Speed:

173 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.32 sec @ 86.1 mph

¼ mile:

12.83 sec @ 109.9 mph

½ mile:

20.2 sec @ 132.3 mph

1 mile:

32.61 sec @ 154 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/40ZR18

Rear Tires:

P245/35ZR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

7-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.06

Gear Ratios

1: 4.38

2: 2.86

3: 1.92

4: 1.37

5: 1

6: 0.82

7: 0.73

R: 3.42

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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