2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2d convertible specifications

Airbags

  • Airbags: Dual front and side airbags

Body

  • Generic Type: Car
  • Vehicle Size: Medium
  • Roof Type: Convertible
  • Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
  • No Side Doors: 2
  • Convertible Top: Yes

Brakes

  • Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
  • Rear Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
  • Brake Power Assist Type: Electrohydraulic
  • ABS: Std
  • Traction Control: Std

Chassis

  • Engine Layout: Longitudinal
  • Engine Position: Front

Driveline

  • Driven Wheels: RWD
  • Final Drive Ratio: 2.82:1

Energy Storage

  • Fuel Capacity (gallons): 21.1 gal

Engine

  • Configuration: V
  • Cylinders: 8
  • Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
  • Induction Sys.: Supercharger
  • Valve Gear: SOHC 24V
  • Disp./Cylinders: 5.439 Litre V-8
  • Bore: 97 mm ( 97.0 mm )
  • Stroke: 92 mm ( 92.0 mm )
  • Max. Power: 493 bhp
  • Max. Power @RPM: 6100
  • Max. Torque: 700 lbft ( 700 Nm lbft )
  • Max. Torque @RPM: 2650-4500
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Exterior Dimensions

  • Curb Weight: 4310 lb
  • Wheelbase: 100.8 in ( 2560 mm )
  • Height - Body: 51.0 in ( 1295 mm )
  • Width - Body: 71.5 in ( 1815 mm )
  • Length: 178.5 in ( 4535 mm )
  • Front Track: 61.8 in ( 1569 mm )
  • Rear Track: 61.1 in ( 1551 mm )

General

  • Vehicle Type: 2-door convertible
  • Assy. Point: Germany

Market Segment

  • Price W/O Destination: 113915

Performance

  • Top Speed: 155 mph

Safety

  • Seatbelts: 2

Seating

  • Rows of Seats: 1
  • Max. Passenger Capacity: 2

Steering

  • Steering Type: Rack-and-pinion
  • Steering Power Assist Type: Yes

Suspension

  • Front Suspension - Type: Independent
  • Rear Suspension - Type: Independent
  • Links - Front: 4-link (Active Body Control)
  • Links - Rear: Multilink (Active Body Control)

Transmission

  • Transmission Type: Automatic
  • Forward Gears: 5
  • Ratios: 3.59/2.19/1.41/1.00/0.83:1
  • Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.16:1

Wheels / Tires

  • Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: F: 18 x 8.5J, R: 18 x 9.5J
  • Tire Size F (,R): 225/40R18, 285/35R18