1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Specs
SL320 Roadster
1997 SL-Class Specifications
Performance
- Engine: 3,199 cc 3.2 liters 6 in-line front longitudinal engine with 89.9 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
- Fuel: Premium unleaded fuel
- Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
- Fuel Injection: Multi-point injection fuel system
- Fuel Capacity: Main 81 liter fuel tank
- Power: 170 kW , 229 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 232 ft lb @ 3,750 rpm
Handling
- ABS
- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Electronic traction control via ABS
- Immobilizer
- Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
- Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior
- Toned wide body side molding
- Front and rear toned impact absorbing bumpers with rubbing strip
- Coefficient of drag: 0.34
- Concealed system convertible rollover protection
- Hardtop convertible roof , softtop electric convertible roof with hard storage cover
- Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
- Double glazing
- External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,498, overall width (mm): 1,811, overall height (mm): 1,303, wheelbase (mm): 2,515, front track (mm): 1,534, rear track (mm): 1,524 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,790
- Electric foldable mirrors
- Front fog lights
- Wash/wipe headlight cleaners
- Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
- Luxury trim leather on gearknob
- Gloss multi-coat paint , black multi-coat paint , metallic multi-coat two-tone paint
- Fixed rear window
- Tinted glass
- Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,819, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 0 and gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 0
- Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting, single wiper and variable intermittent wipe
Interior
- CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
- Power antenna
- Remote control anti-theft protection
- Front illuminated ashtray
- Audio anti-theft protection: code
- Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FM
- Below seat storage under rear seat
- Cargo area light
- Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 224, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 224 and all seats removed (liters): 0
- Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
- Analog clock
- Dashboard and floor full console with covered storage box
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights with two switches in footwell
- Steering wheel mounted cruise control
- Front seats cup holders
- Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
- External temperature digital display
- Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
- Carpet floor mats
- Driver and passenger front airbag
- Bucket seat
- 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest with integral box
- Height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment
- Heated washer
- Illuminated entry system on interior
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 942, front hip room (mm): 1,351, front leg room (mm): 1,077, front shoulder room (mm): 1,407 and interior volume (liters): 1,427
- Low fuel level warning
- Low washer fluid level warning
- Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with three driver's seat positions and three passenger seat positions
- Remote power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door and includes power windows
- Power steering
- Front power windows with console mounted switches and two one-touch
- Front reading lights
- Automatic operation rear view mirror
- Seating: two seats
- Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
- Front side airbag
- Seven speakers
- Leather covered steering wheel
- Tachometer
- Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with push button heater controls, four fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter
- Wind deflector behind seats