These are standard specifications for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic Driver-adaptive
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1998 - 2001 |
| Price : | $79,900-$123,200 |
| Weight : | 4160 lbs | 1886.944 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 6.7 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 155 mph | 249.395 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4973 cc | 303.5 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 3900 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Aluminum |
| Bosch KE 5 CIS Multi-point Fuel Injection | |
| V 12 | Vee-Type | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5987 cc | 365.3 cu in. | 6.0 L. |
| Power : | 389 BHP (286.304 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 48 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
5 Automatic Driver-adaptive
Production Figures
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
| Coupe Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 7,173 |
| Coupe Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : | 574 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe Roadster
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 99.0 in | 2515 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Coupe Roadster
| Price : | $123,200 |
| Weight : | 4450 lbs | 2018.486 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 176.0 in | 4470 mm. |
| Width : | 71.3 in | 1811 mm. |
| Height : | 51.3 in | 1303 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 99.0 in | 2515 mm. |
| Front Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball with Power Assist |
1998 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $17,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $38,100 |
| Avg. Home : | $129,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.15 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Q: How fast is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class? A: The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a top speed of 155 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class? A: The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a wheelbase size of 99.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class? A: The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a length of 176.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class? A: The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a width of 71.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cost when new?A: The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cost approximately $79,900 to $123,200 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class? A: The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class was a Coupe Roadster.Q: What engines did the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have? A: The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class had the following engine options: V 8Vee-Type (4973 cc | 303.5 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 315 BHP (231.84 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 3900 RPM V 12Vee-Type (5987 cc | 365.3 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 389 BHP (286.304 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 420 Ft-Lbs (569 NM) @ 3800 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have? A: The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class had a 5 speed Automatic Driver-adaptive gearbox.