MSRP: $83,800
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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City/23 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 5.0L
EPA Class
Two Seater
Style Name
SL500
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4125
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.4
Front Head Room (in)
37.1
Passenger Capacity
2
Front Hip Room (in)
53.2
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
50.4
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
60.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.3
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
99.0
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.0
Height, Overall (in)
51.3
Length, Overall (in)
177.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
7.9
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.1
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23
Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
302 @ 5600
Displacement
5.0L/303
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
339 @ 2700-4250
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V8
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.59
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.65
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.16 (1.95 Winter Mode)
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 1.1
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.9 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4 Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Steering Type
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17.7
Tires
Rear Tire Size
275/35ZR18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Front Tire Size
245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Lower Control Arms
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
No
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when...
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint...
Door mounted side airbags
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height...
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when...
Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint...
Door mounted side airbags
Adjustable seat-mounted 3-point front shoulder belts w/height...
Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
Automatic slip control (ASR)
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
50,000
Corrosion Years
4
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
Unlimited
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
143
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
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