MSRP: $105,500
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Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
17 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas V8, 4.6L
EPA Class
2 Seater
Style Name
SL 550
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
Driver-adaptive 7-speed automatic transmission w/shift paddles
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
2 Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4001
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
42.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
50.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5
Front Head Room (in)
39.1
Passenger Capacity
2
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
51.8
Length, Overall (in)
181.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
3.8
Track Width, Front (in)
62.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Wheelbase (in)
101.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.5/8.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
20
Performance Specs
Engine
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
429 @ 5250
Displacement
4.6L/285
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
516 @ 1800 - 3500
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.65
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.86
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42/2.23
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
Trans Type
7
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x 1.3
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 0.9
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.2
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.3
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P255/40R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P285/35R18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A
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
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Front/rear crumple zones
LED daytime running lights
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system (BAS)
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Automatic slip reduction (ASR)
Dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification system
Door-mounted side-impact head & thorax airbags
Driver/front passenger knee airbag
mbrace2 telematics
ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness monitor
PRE-SAFE brake
NECK PRO active head restraints
Crash-responsive exit aid
Night security illumination
3-point seat belts w/pretensioners -inc: dual stage force...
Tire pressure monitoring system
Pop-up roll bar
LED daytime running lights
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system (BAS)
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Automatic slip reduction (ASR)
Dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification system
Door-mounted side-impact head & thorax airbags
Driver/front passenger knee airbag
mbrace2 telematics
ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness monitor
PRE-SAFE brake
NECK PRO active head restraints
Crash-responsive exit aid
Night security illumination
3-point seat belts w/pretensioners -inc: dual stage force...
Tire pressure monitoring system
Pop-up roll bar
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
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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