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Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008)
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7 versions · 7 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL 600 V12 (517 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 517 KM | 2008–2011 |
| SL 500 V8 (388 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 388 KM | 2008–2011 |
| SL 350 V6 (316 KM) 7G-TRONIC Selected | Gasoline | 316 KM | 2008–2011 |
| SL 300 V6 (231 KM) 7G-TRONIC Selected | Gasoline | 231 KM | 2009–2011 |
| SL 280 V6 (231 KM) 7G-TRONIC Selected | Gasoline | 231 KM | 2008–2011 |
| AMG SL 65 V12 (612 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 612 KM | 2008–2010 |
| AMG SL 63 V8 (525 KM) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC Selected | Gasoline | 525 KM | 2008–2011 |
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Selected engine version
SL 600 V12 (517 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 2008–2011
- Engine power
- 517KM
- Torque
- 830Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,513cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.5s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R230, facelift 2008)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R230, facelift 2008)
- Engine
- SL 600 V12 (517 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2008
- End of production
- 2011
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.5 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 21.1 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 13.9 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 5
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 326 g/km
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Engine
- Engine model / code
- M275.954
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5513 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- BiTurbo, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 12
- Cylinder bore
- 82 mm
- Piston stroke
- 87 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 3
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 15 l
- Power
- 517 KM @ 5000 obr./min
- Torque
- 830 Nm @ 1900-3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 235 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 339 l
- Curb weight
- 1970 kg
- Gross weight
- 2320 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4562 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 2069 mm
- Height
- 1317 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2560 mm
- Front track
- 1559 mm
- Rear track
- 1547 mm
- Front overhang
- 985 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1017 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.04 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 285/35 R18;255/40 R18
- Rim size
- 9.5J x 18;8.5J x 18
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
SL 500 V8 (388 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 2008–2011
- Engine power
- 388KM
- Torque
- 530Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,461cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.4s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R230, facelift 2008)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R230, facelift 2008)
- Engine
- SL 500 V8 (388 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2008
- End of production
- 2011
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.4 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 17.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.6 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 5
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 272 g/km
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Engine
- Engine model / code
- M273.965
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5461 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 98 mm
- Piston stroke
- 90.5 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.7
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 8.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 11.6 l
- Power
- 388 KM @ 6000 obr./min
- Torque
- 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 235 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 339 l
- Curb weight
- 1835 kg
- Gross weight
- 2205 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4562 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 2069 mm
- Height
- 1317 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2560 mm
- Front track
- 1559 mm
- Rear track
- 1547 mm
- Front overhang
- 985 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1017 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.04 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 7
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 255/40 R18
- Rim size
- 8.5J x 18
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
SL 350 V6 (316 KM) 7G-TRONIC
Gasoline · 2008–2011
- Engine power
- 316KM
- Torque
- 360Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,498cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.2s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R230, facelift 2008)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R230, facelift 2008)
- Engine
- SL 350 V6 (316 KM) 7G-TRONIC
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2008
- End of production
- 2011
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.2 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7.2 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.7 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 5
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 226 g/km
Vehicle history report
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A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M272.968
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3498 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Direct injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 92.9 mm
- Piston stroke
- 86 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 10.8 l
- Power
- 316 KM @ 6500 obr./min
- Torque
- 360 Nm @ 4900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 235 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 339 l
- Curb weight
- 1750 kg
- Gross weight
- 2120 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4562 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 2069 mm
- Height
- 1317 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2560 mm
- Front track
- 1559 mm
- Rear track
- 1547 mm
- Front overhang
- 985 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1017 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.04 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 7
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 255/45 R 17
- Rim size
- 8.5 J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
SL 300 V6 (231 KM) 7G-TRONIC
Gasoline · 2009–2011
- Engine power
- 231KM
- Torque
- 300Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,996cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.8s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R230, facelift 2008)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R230, facelift 2008)
- Engine
- SL 300 V6 (231 KM) 7G-TRONIC
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2009
- End of production
- 2011
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Acceleration 0-200 km/h
- 26.4 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 6.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.3 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 5
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 217 g/km
Vehicle history report
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A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M272.949
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2996 cm³
- Maximum engine speed
- 6500 obr./min
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 88 mm
- Piston stroke
- 82.1 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 7.5 l
- Power
- 231 KM @ 6000 obr./min
- Torque
- 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 235 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 339 l
- Curb weight
- 1740 kg
- Gross weight
- 2110 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4562 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 2069 mm
- Height
- 1317 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2560 mm
- Front track
- 1559 mm
- Rear track
- 1547 mm
- Front overhang
- 985 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1017 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.04 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 7
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 330 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 300 mm
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 255/45 R 17
- Rim size
- 8.5 J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
SL 280 V6 (231 KM) 7G-TRONIC
Gasoline · 2008–2011
- Engine power
- 231KM
- Torque
- 300Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,996cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.8s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R230, facelift 2008)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R230, facelift 2008)
- Engine
- SL 280 V6 (231 KM) 7G-TRONIC
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2008
- End of production
- 2011
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 13.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.4 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 224 g/km
Vehicle history report
Check this vehicle's history
A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M272.949
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2996 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 88 mm
- Piston stroke
- 82.1 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 11 l
- Power
- 231 KM @ 6000 obr./min
- Torque
- 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 235 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 339 l
- Curb weight
- 1750 kg
- Gross weight
- 2120 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4562 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 2069 mm
- Height
- 1317 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2560 mm
- Front track
- 1559 mm
- Rear track
- 1547 mm
- Front overhang
- 985 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1017 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.04 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 7
- Front suspension
- Coil spring, Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 255/45 R 17
- Rim size
- 8.5 J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
AMG SL 65 V12 (612 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 2008–2010
- Engine power
- 612KM
- Torque
- 1,000Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,980cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.2s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R230, facelift 2008)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R230, facelift 2008)
- Engine
- AMG SL 65 V12 (612 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2008
- End of production
- 2010
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.2 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 21.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 14 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 4
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 333 g/km
Vehicle history report
Check this vehicle's history
A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M275.981
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5980 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- BiTurbo, Intercooler
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 12
- Cylinder bore
- 82.6 mm
- Piston stroke
- 93 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 3
- Engine oil capacity
- 9.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 17.2 l
- Power
- 612 KM @ 4800 obr./min
- Torque
- 1000 Nm @ 2000-4000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 235 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 339 l
- Curb weight
- 2045 kg
- Gross weight
- 2385 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4562 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 2069 mm
- Height
- 1317 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2560 mm
- Front track
- 1559 mm
- Rear track
- 1547 mm
- Front overhang
- 985 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1017 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.04 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 285/30 R19;255/35 R19
- Rim size
- 9.5J x 19;8.5J x 19
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
AMG SL 63 V8 (525 KM) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC
Gasoline · 2008–2011
- Engine power
- 525KM
- Torque
- 630Nm
- Engine displacement
- 6,208cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.6s
- Maximum speed
- 250km/h
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Basic version information
Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R230, facelift 2008)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Version
- SL (R230, facelift 2008)
- Engine
- AMG SL 63 V8 (525 KM) SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2008
- End of production
- 2011
- Body type
- Roadster
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.6 s
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 21.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 9.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- NEDC
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 14.1 l/100 km
- Emission standard
- Euro 5
- CO2 measurement standard
- NEDC
- CO2 emissions
- 328 g/km
Vehicle history report
Check this vehicle's history
A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M156.981
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 6208 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 102.2 mm
- Piston stroke
- 94.6 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11.3
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 11.3 l
- Power
- 525 KM @ 6800 obr./min
- Torque
- 630 Nm @ 5200 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 80 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 235 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 339 l
- Curb weight
- 1895 kg
- Gross weight
- 2225 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4562 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 2069 mm
- Height
- 1317 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2560 mm
- Front track
- 1559 mm
- Rear track
- 1547 mm
- Front overhang
- 985 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1017 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.04 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 7
- Front suspension
- Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
- Rear suspension
- Hydraulic element, Independent multi-link suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 285/30 R19;255/35 R19
- Rim size
- 9.5J x 19;8.5J x 19
- ABS
- yes