Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 4.2 Open body Europe SL 70 AMG AT, Configuration
| Volume | 7.1 l |
| Power | 496 hp |
| Consumption | 15.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 2 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 155 mm |
| Trunk volume | 260 l |
| Front tires | 245/40 R18 |
| Rear tires | 275/35 R18 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | April 1999 — June 2001 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Automatic transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 7,055 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 5.00 With |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 155 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Other
| Additionally | Car phone (optional) |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Anti-theft system | |
| Signaling | |
| Immobilizer |
Motorist emergency kit
| Partial-size spare wheel | |
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,499 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,812 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,296 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.650 m |
| Front track width | 1,553 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,541 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,975 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 345 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 2,320 kg |
| Specific gravity | 3.98 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 80 l |
| Trunk volume | 260 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.34 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 12-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 496 hp |
| Maximum power | 365 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,500 |
| Maximum torque | 720.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 73.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,900 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.00 |
| Cylinder diameter | 91.500 mm |
| Piston stroke | 92.400 mm |
| Additional engine information | DOHC |
| Ecological engine type | Euro 2 |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 24.50 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 11.40 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 15.90 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.5900 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 2.1900 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.4100 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.8300 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 3.1600 |
| Main gear | 2.6500 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Rear stabilizer | |
| Sports suspension | |
| Air suspension |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 18X8.5J |
| Rear discs | 18X9.5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 245/40 R18 |
| Rear wheels | 275/35 R18 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Parking brake | Foot |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Headlight washers | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Xenon headlights | |
| Additional brake light | |
| Headlight control unit |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors | |
| Side mirrors with turn signal repeaters |
Doors
| Door handles in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Heated rear window | |
| Heating of windshield washer nozzles | |
| Rain sensor | |
| Athermal glazing |
Roof
| Panoramic roof | |
| Convertible hard top | |
| Soft sliding roof panel |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Additional exterior elements
| Front spoiler | |
| Rear spoiler | |
| Bumpers | painted in body color |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| On-board computer | |
| Outside temperature sensor | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Decorative finishing | wooden inserts on the steering wheel and automatic transmission knob (optional) |
Seats
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Adjustable lumbar support in the front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Seat position memory |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Seat belt tensioner |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) | |
| Dynamic cornering lights | |
| Automatic door locking while driving |
Child safety
| ISOFIX mounting |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control | |
| Cabin filter |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| Additional audio equipment | 6 speakers |
| CD player | |
| Hands free | |
| CD changer |
Additional equipment
| Mirrors with sun visors | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | ? |
| Full color LCD monitor | - |