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Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 6208 cm3 / 378.8 cu in / 378.8 cu in, 386.3 kW / 518.0 hp / 518.0 hp @ 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm, 630.0 N·m / 464.7 lb·ft / 464.7 lb·ft @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, automatic 7-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2008
ModelSL 63 AMGIssued until
SerieSL classNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4605 mm / 181.3 in / 181.3 inTotal (curb) weight1970 kg / 4343 lb / 4343 lb
Width1816 mm / 71.5 in / 71.5 inDry weight
Height1298 mm / 51.1 in / 51.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2560 mm / 100.8 in / 100.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1569 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 inTowing weight
Track rear1554 mm / 61.2 in / 61.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.8  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.00 m2 / 21.6 sq ft / 21.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine Type Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerMercedes-BenzValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore102.2 mm / 4.02 in / 4.02 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke94.6 mm / 3.72 in / 3.72 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyEFIEngine displacement6208 cm3 / 378.8 cu in / 378.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity776.00 cm3/cylinder / 47.354 cu in/cylinder / 47.354 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power386.3 kW / 518.0 hp / 518.0 hp at 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque630.0 N·m / 464.7 lb·ft / 464.7 lb·ft at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm7200 rpm / 7200 rpm / 7200 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)167.3 kW / 224.3 hp / 224.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output62.2 kW/l / 1.368 bhp/cu in / 1.368 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque101.5 N·m/l / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in / 0.89 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears7
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.73
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.06

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio262.9 kW/ton / 199.2 bhp/ton / 199.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h4.60 s / 4.60 s / 4.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent,4 Links, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8.5J x 18Wheels rear9.5J x 18
Tyres front255/35 R 19Tyres rear285/30 R 19
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

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