MSRP: $92,900
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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City/24 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
7-speed automatic driver-adaptive transmission-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4065
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
2
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
42.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
57.8
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.0
Front Head Room (in)
37.7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
100.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.5
Height, Overall (in)
51.0
Length, Overall (in)
178.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
61.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.5
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.2 (7.2 w/top down)
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)
24
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
339 @ 2700-4250
Fuel System
SMPI
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
302 @ 5600
Displacement
5.0L/303
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.82
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Trans Type
7
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack-and-pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.2
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
255/40ZR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
285/35ZR18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent 4-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Arm Multilink
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (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
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
No
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
No
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/brake assist system
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbag
Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags
Front passenger occupancy sensor for all air bags
Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts...
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Pop-up roll bar
Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbag
Door mounted head & body side-impact airbags
Front passenger occupancy sensor for all air bags
Automatic height-adjusting 3-point front shoulder belts...
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Pop-up roll bar
Illuminated emergency interior trunk release
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)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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