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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster (R197)

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT Selected Gasoline 591 KM 2013–2014
6.2 V8 (571 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT Selected Gasoline 571 KM 2011–2013
GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT Selected Gasoline 591 KM 2012–2013

Selected engine version

FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

Gasoline · 2013–2014

Engine power
591 KM
Torque
650 Nm
Engine displacement
6,208 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.7 s
Maximum speed
320 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLS AMG
Version
SLS AMG Roadster (R197)
Engine
FINAL EDITION GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2013
End of production
2014
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
320 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.7 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
3.6 mph
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
308 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M159.980
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6208 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7200 obr./min
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
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
14 l
Power
591 KM @ 6800 obr./min
Torque
650 Nm @ 4750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
173 l
Curb weight
1660 kg
Gross weight
1960 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4638 mm
Width
1939 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2075 mm
Height
1261 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Front track
1682 mm
Rear track
1651 mm
Front overhang
942 mm
Rear overhang
1016 mm
Turning circle
11.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
AMGSPEEDSHIFTDCT
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
390 mm
Front brake disc thickness
36 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
26 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
295/30 R20;265/35 R19
Rim size
11J x 20;9.5J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

6.2 V8 (571 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

Gasoline · 2011–2013

Engine power
571 KM
Torque
650 Nm
Engine displacement
6,208 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.8 s
Maximum speed
317 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLS AMG
Version
SLS AMG Roadster (R197)
Engine
6.2 V8 (571 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2011
End of production
2013
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
317 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.8 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
308 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M159.980
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6208 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7200 obr./min
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
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
14 l
Power
571 KM @ 6800 obr./min
Torque
650 Nm @ 4750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
173 l
Curb weight
1660 kg
Gross weight
1960 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4638 mm
Width
1939 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2075 mm
Height
1261 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Front track
1682 mm
Rear track
1651 mm
Front overhang
942 mm
Rear overhang
1016 mm
Turning circle
11.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
AMGSPEEDSHIFTDCT
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
390 mm
Front brake disc thickness
36 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
26 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
295/30 R20;265/35 R19
Rim size
11J x 20;9.5J x 19
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT

Gasoline · 2012–2013

Engine power
591 KM
Torque
650 Nm
Engine displacement
6,208 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.7 s
Maximum speed
320 km/h
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Check vehicle history

Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLS AMG
Version
SLS AMG Roadster (R197)
Engine
GT 6.2 V8 (591 KM) AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2012
End of production
2013
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
320 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
3.7 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
3.6 mph
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
19.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
308 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M159.980
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
6208 cm³
Maximum engine speed
7200 obr./min
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
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
14 l
Power
591 KM @ 6800 obr./min
Torque
650 Nm @ 4750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
173 l
Curb weight
1660 kg
Gross weight
1960 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4638 mm
Width
1939 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2075 mm
Height
1261 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Front track
1682 mm
Rear track
1651 mm
Front overhang
942 mm
Rear overhang
1016 mm
Turning circle
11.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Type of automatic gearbox
AMGSPEEDSHIFTDCT
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
390 mm
Front brake disc thickness
36 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
360 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
26 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
295/30 R20;265/35 R19
Rim size
11J x 20;9.5J x 19
ABS
yes