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Variants
Roadster
Final Edition GT Roadster
GT Roadster
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
173 L / 6.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.0 L / 14.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 L / 10.0 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 305/30 R20
Turning Circle
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1261 mm / 49.6 in
1203 mm / 47.4 in
Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
4509 mm / 177.5 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in | 2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1682.0 mm / 66.2 in
1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
Weight
1474.0 kg / 3249.6 lbs
Wheel Size
19 in, 20 in
8.5J x 19, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2680 mm / 105.5 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.1 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
30.7 m / 100.7 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
123.5 m / 405.1 ft
CO2 Emission
308 g/km
279 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.36
Fuel Economy
13.2 L/100km / 17.8 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (highway)
11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
M 159.980
M838T
Engine | Bore
102.2 mm / 4.0 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.3:1
8.7:1
Engine | Displacement
6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc
3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
Engine | Power
625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
164.5 hp/L / 2.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
94.6 mm / 3.7 in
69.9 mm / 2.8 in
Engine | Torque
650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
7-speed
Transmission | Type
Double clutch transmission (DCT)
Automatic SSG
Production
Availability
2011 ~ 2014
Reviews
Neofiliac score
92%
87%
Pros
- Superb performance
- Gorgeous styling
- Great drivetrain reliability
- Good build quality
- Hardtop convertible
- Good handling characteristics
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Great suspension setup
Cons
- No gull wing doors
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
- Some awkward angles
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