These are standard specifications for the 1997 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 : | 1989 - 2002 |
| Price : | $79,600-$123,200 |
| Weight : | 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | variable intake valve timing | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3199 cc | 195.2 cu in. | 3.2 L. |
| Power : | 217 BHP (159.712 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 229 Ft-Lbs (310 NM) @ 3750 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| HFM Motronic Fuel Injection | |
| 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) |
| 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
| Total 1997 SL-Class production : | 7,999 |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | |
| Roadster Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 1,648 |
| Roadster Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 5,613 |
| Roadster Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 738 |
Handling
1997 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $37,005 |
| Avg. Home : | $124,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class? A: The 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a wheelbase size of 99.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class? A: The 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a length of 176.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class? A: The 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a width of 71.30 inches.Q: How much did the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cost when new?A: The 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class cost approximately $79,600 to $123,200 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class? A: The 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class was a Roadster Coupe.Q: How many 1997 SL-Classs were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 7,999 examples of the SL-Class in 1997.Q: What engines did the 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have? A: The 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3199 cc | 195.2 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 217 BHP (159.712 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 229 Ft-Lbs (310 NM) @ 3750 RPM 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class have? A: The 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class had a 5 speed Automatic Driver-adaptive gearbox.