Wednesday, November 18, 2009

World's Best Cars of The Year Award 2002 - 2nd Place - Mercedes SL

2nd Place - Mercedes SL


Review
The SL name has a great heritage in Mercedes-Benz history and this model holds true to its predecessors. It's expensive, exclusive and elegant while the metal folding roof means it's a convertible which can also be as refined and quiet as a coupe. But it's not just all about looks. The SL packs some serious performance thanks to a choice of great engines ranging from a 3.0-litre V6 up to the 5.5-litre V12 with more than 500bhp. It may not handle as well as similarly priced sports cars from Porsche for example, but few cars can match the style, refinement and pace it offers. It was facelifted in April 2008 with a more aggressive front end, improved steering and updated engines.


Engine Specifications
Engine Type: dohc V122 / sohc V81 * 1. SL500. 2. SL600.
Size, liters/cu. in. 365.0/6 5.0/503
Horsepower @ rpm: 389 @ 5200 / 302 @ 5600
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 420 @ 3800 / 339 @ 2700
Availability: Standard / Standard


EPA City / highway mpg
5-speed automatic: 13/19 / 16/23

Fuel Data
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 16 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 21.1 gal

Drivetrain Specifications
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive

Interior Specifications
Front Headroom: 37.1 in
Front Hiproom: 53.2 in
Front Legroom: 42.4 in
Front Shoulderroom: 55.4 in
Passenger Capacity: 2
Second Headroom: N/A in
Second Hiproom: N/A in
Second Legroom: N/A in
Second Shoulderroom: N/A in

Exterior Specifications
Curb Weight: 4125 lbs
Height, Overall: 51.3 in
Length, Overall: 177.1 in
Min Ground Clearance:N/A in
Tread Width, Front: 60.4 in
Tread Width, Rear: 60.0 in
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 35.4 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A ft
Wheelbase: 99.0 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 71.3 in

Wheels
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Tires
Front Tire Size: 245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size: 275/35ZR18

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