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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class Base SLK 55 AMG 2DR Roadster

Base SLK 55 AMG 2dr Roadster

$67,500 MSRP
5.5l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4 sec

0-60 mph

12.3 sec

@ 114 mph

Horsepower • Torque
415 hp

Power

398 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,583 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

SLK Class

Trim:

Base SLK 55 AMG 2DR Roadster

Style:

Base SLK 55 AMG 2dr Roadster

Base Price:

$67,500

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,583 lbs

Length:

163.2 in.

Width:

71.5 in.

Height:

51.2 in.

Wheelbase:

95.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.34

MPG:

19 city / 28 hwy

Fuel:

18.5 gal. / 444 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

415 hp @ 6,800 rpm

Torque:

398 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm

Engine:

5.5l V-8

Displacement:

5.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

12.60 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,600 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):

3.92 sec

0-60 mph:

4.21 sec

0-100 mph:

9.43 sec

60-130 mph:

12.22 sec

100-150 mph:

15.39 sec

Top Speed:

181 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8 sec @ 91.3 mph

¼ mile:

12.31 sec @ 113.8 mph

½ mile:

19.32 sec @ 139.3 mph

1 mile:

31.25 sec @ 160.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/40YR18

Rear Tires:

P255/35YR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

7-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.82

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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