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Mercedes-Benz SLR

(2005 model)

Brief specs of 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR

2-door 2-seater coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 24-valve V engine, OHC, 5506 cm3 / 336.0 cu in / 336.0 cu in, 461.0 kW / 618.2 hp / 618.2 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 780.0 N·m / 575.3 lb·ft / 575.3 lb·ft @ 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 334 km/h / 208 mph / 208 mph top speed, consumption 15.7 l/100km / 18.0 mpg-UK / 15.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2005
ModelSLRIssued until
SerieSLR classNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typecoupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)272 l / 9.61 cu ft / 9.61 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)1359 l / 47.99 cu ft / 47.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4660 mm / 183.5 in / 183.5 inTotal (curb) weight1730 kg / 3814 lb / 3814 lb
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2850 mm / 112.2 in / 112.2 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity98 l / 21.6 UK gal / 25.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.64  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.06 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 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 TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder3
Engine constructionBore97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement5506 cm3 / 336.0 cu in / 336.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity679.86 cm3/cylinder / 41.488 cu in/cylinder / 41.488 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHCCompression ratio8.8 : 1
SumpMax. output power461.0 kW / 618.2 hp / 618.2 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
AspirationMax. torque780.0 N·m / 575.3 lb·ft / 575.3 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)184.4 kW / 247.3 hp / 247.3 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output83.7 kW/l / 1.840 bhp/cu in / 1.840 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque141.7 N·m/l / 1.24 lb·ft/cu in / 1.24 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed334 km/h / 208 mph / 208 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio362.4 kW/ton / 274.6 bhp/ton / 274.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)18.1 l/100km / 15.6 mpg-UK / 13.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg-UK / 18.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)15.7 l/100km / 18.0 mpg-UK / 15.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions367 g/km / 591 g/mi / 591 g/mi (est.)
  Range624 km / 388 mi / 388 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front225/40-R18Tyres rear255/35-R19
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SLR

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