Technically Speaking: The Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster
Mercedes-Benz works tirelessly to create the most renowned and luxurious vehicles on the market, and it shows. Recently the 2018 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Roadster made its debut and the techs and specs of the model are striking. Take a look below at what the new Mercedes-Benz model has to offer below!
| Vehicle Type | Two-seat roadster with power-operated retractable hard top |
| Chassis | Aluminum unibody |
| Drive Configuration | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Exterior Dimensions (in) | |
| Wheelbase | 101.7 |
| Length | 182.7 |
| Width (w/ mirrors) | 82.6 |
| Width (w/o mirrors) | 73.9 |
| Height | 51.2 |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.8 / 63.1 |
| Ground Clearance (max load) | 4,37 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4,123 |
| Interior Dimensions (in) | |
| Head room | 39.1 |
| Leg room | 42.9 |
| Shoulder room | 55.5 |
| Capacities (cu-ft) | |
| Cabin Volume | 50.5 |
| Trunk Size (top up / down) | 13.5 / 8.5 |
| Suspension | |
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Front |
Independent multi-link suspension with coil spring, Single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and tubular torsion bar |
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Rear |
Independent multi-link suspension with coil spring, Single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and tubular torsion bar |
| Steering | |
| Type | Speed-dependent, electro-mechanical rack-and-pinion |
| Ratio | 13.9 : 1 |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 36.2 |
| Brake Disc Diameter / Thickness (in) | |
| Front | 15.4 / 1.4 |
| Rear | 14.2 / 1.0 |
| Standard Wheels (in) | |
| Front | 9 x 19 (Cast) |
| Rear | 10 x 19 (Cast) |
| Standard Tires | |
| Front | 255 / 35 R19 |
| Rear | 285 / 30 R19 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Handcrafted AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo |
| Engine Material | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Valvetrain / Arrangement | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Displacement (cc) | 5,461 |
| Bore (in / mm) | 3.86 / 98.0 |
| Stroke (in / mm) | 3.56 / 90.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 577 @ 5,500 |
| Torque @ rpm | 564 @ 2,250–3,750 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission Type | AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission |
| Shift Controls | Wheel-mounted shift paddles |
| Gear Ratios: | |
| 1st | 4.38 : 1 |
| 2nd | 2.86 : 1 |
| 3rd | 1.92 : 1 |
| 4th | 1.37 : 1 |
| 5th | 1.00 : 1 |
| 6th | 0.82 : 1 |
| 7th | 0.73 : 1 |
| Reverse | 3.42 : 1 |
| R2 | 2.23 : 1 |
| Final Drive | 2.65 : 1 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 4.0 |
| Top Speed (mph) | 186 (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City / Highway / Combined (mpg) | 16 / 25 / 19 |
| Fuel Tank (gallons) | 19.8 |
Interested in driving home your very own Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? We encourage you to visit us at Baker Motor Company in West Ashley and at Mercedes-Benz of Mount Pleasant.
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