2008 Mercedes-Benz SL Class - 2dr Roadster 5.5L V8 Performance Specs

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Engine Details
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 382 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 391 @ 2800-4800
Displacement 5.5L/333
Engine Type Gas V8
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Order Code NA
Transmission Details
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Trans Order Code NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.65
Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Clutch Size (in) NA
Trans Type 7
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
First Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) - TBD -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Brakes Details
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD -
Brake Type Power
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering Details
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6
Steering Type Pwr Rack-&-pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.2
Tires Details
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Size P255/40R18
Rear Tire Size P285/35R18
Spare Tire Size Compact
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels Details
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension Details
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Other Choices:

    The 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL spans a vast price range, with the top-of-the-line, very exclusive SL65 AMG almost twice the price of the SL550. At the bottom, the SL550 competes against the Cadillac XLR, a vehicle that, much like the SL, straddles the line between luxury car and true sportscar. The XLR, with its Corvette sportscar roots, arguably feels a little more entertaining to drive than the SL550, though the Cadillac has more road and wind noise and isn't nearly as refined overall. The Jaguar XK Convertible compares in appointments to the SL, but the new XK drives more like a sportscar, with more pep than the numbers might suggest and a light, agile feel on a curvy road that the SL sorely lacks. Likewise, the top-performance Cadillac XLR-V and Jaguar XKR match up to the SL55 AMG. The Porsche 911 Cabriolet is also a worthy alternative to the SL-Class, offering responsive handling and track-ready performance, but it has a bumpier ride, and like the Jaguar XK, it has a soft-top arrangement and a noisier cabin. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Audi R8 are two other alternatives to the AMG cars that both have more overt--some would say exotic--styling inside and out, which makes them more attractive than the AMG cars if pure horsepower isn't what drives you.

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