The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - PART IX

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Laguna Seca, USA, Nov 02, 2009

Technical data

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Engine
Number of cylinders/arrangement - 8/V, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement(cc)- 6208
Bore x stroke(mm) - 102.2 x 94.6
Rated output(kW/hp) - 420/571 at 6800 rpm
Rated torque(Nm) - 650 at 4750 rpm
Compression ratio - 11.3 : 1
Mixture preparation - Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection, HFM


Power transmission

Drive system - Transaxle
Transmission - AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT, 7-speed sports transmission
Ratios:
Final drive - 3.67
1st gear - 3.40
2nd gear - 2.19
3rd gear - 1.63
4th gear - 1.29
5th gear - 1.03
6th gear - 0.84
7th gear - 0.72
Reverse - -2.79

Chassis and suspension

Front - Aluminium double-wishbone suspension, anti-dive, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear - Aluminium double-wishbone suspension, anti-squat and anti-dive, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Braking system - Composite disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated at the front, internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes at the rear, electric parking brake at the rear, ABS, Brake Assist, 3-stage ESP�
Steering - Speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper
Wheels - Front: 9.5 J x 19; rear: 11 J x 20
Tyres - Front: 265/35 R 19; rear: 295/30 R 20

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase(mm) - 2680
Track, front/rear(mm) - 1682/1653
Overall length(mm) - 4638
Overall width(mm) - 1939
Overall height(mm) - 1262
Turning circle(m) - 11.9
Boot capacity*(l) - 176
Kerb weight acc. to DIN(kg) - 1620
Payload(basis: ready-to-drive state as defined by EC)(kg) - 240
Perm. gross vehicle weight(kg) - 1935
Tank capacity/incl. reserve(l) - 85/14

Performance and fuel consumption

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h(s) - 3.8
Top speed(km/h) - 317**
Fuel consumption, NEDC comb.(l/100 km) - 13.2
CO2 emissions(g/km) - 308

* according to VDA measuring method; ** electronically limited

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