Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster R197
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Product Overview
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster R197 is a flagship high-performance convertible supercar in production from 2011 to 2014. It was available with several tunes of naturally-aspirated M159 V8 engine that displaced 6.2 liters paired to a 7-speed DCT.
Compared to the SLR McLaren that preceded it, the SLS AMG Roadster is much more affordable, despite being even more gorgeous and having improved character as well as performance.
Unfortunately, whereas the coupe boasts unique gull-wing doors, the roadster has to do with conventional doors. Even though the car looks great with the top up or down, the loss of gull wings alone is perhaps too high a price.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 92%
Pros
- Superb performance
- Gorgeous styling
- Great drivetrain reliability
- Good build quality
Cons
- No gull wing doors
- High 0.36 drag coefficient
- Very little cargo space
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Specifications
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Roadster | Final Edition GT Roadster | GT Roadster | |||||||
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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 | ||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 85.0 L / 22.5 gal | ||||||||
Passengers | 2 | ||||||||
Payload | 300 kg / 661 lbs | 225 kg / 496 lbs | 300 kg / 661 lbs | ||||||
Chassis | |||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | ||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | ||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | ||||||||
Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | ||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Double-wishbone | ||||||||
Tire Size | 265/35 ZR19, 295/30 ZR20 | 265/35 R19, 295/30 R20 | 265/35 ZR19, 295/30 ZR20 | ||||||
Turning Circle | 11.9 m / 39.0 ft | ||||||||
Construction | |||||||||
Body Style | 2-door Convertible | ||||||||
Dimensions | |||||||||
Size | Height | 1261 mm / 49.6 in | ||||||||
Size | Length | 4638 mm / 182.6 in | ||||||||
Size | Width | 1939 mm / 76.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in (mirror unfolded) | 1939 mm / 76.3 in | 1939 mm / 76.3 in | 2075 mm / 81.7 in (mirror unfolded) | ||||||
Track Width | Front | 1682.0 mm / 66.2 in | ||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1653.0 mm / 65.1 in | 1651.0 mm / 65.0 in | 1653.0 mm / 65.1 in | ||||||
Weight | 1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs | 1735.0 kg / 3825.0 lbs | 1660.0 kg / 3659.7 lbs | ||||||
Wheel Size | 19 in, 20 in | ||||||||
Wheelbase | 2680 mm / 105.5 in | ||||||||
Performance | |||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 3.8 sec | 3.7 sec | 3.7 sec | ||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 sec | 3.5 sec | 3.5 sec | ||||||
CO2 Emission | 308 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) | ||||||||
Top Speed | 317.0 km/h / 197.0 mph | 320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph | 320.0 km/h / 198.8 mph | ||||||
Powertrain | |||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | ||||||||
Emission Standard | Euro 5 | ||||||||
Engine | M 159.980 | ||||||||
Engine | Bore | 102.2 mm / 4.0 in | ||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | ||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 6.2 L / 378.8 cu-in / 6208.0 cc | ||||||||
Engine | Power | 571.0 hp / 425.8 kW @ 6800 rpm | 571.0 hp / 425.8 kW @ 6800 rpm | 592.0 hp / 441.5 kW @ 6800 rpm | ||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 92.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 92.0 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 95.4 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in | ||||||
Engine | Stroke | 94.6 mm / 3.7 in | ||||||||
Engine | Torque | 650 Nm / 479.4 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm | ||||||||
Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 engine | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||
Transmission | Gears | 7-speed | ||||||||
Transmission | Type | Double clutch transmission (DCT) | ||||||||
Production | |||||||||
Availability | 2011 ~ 2014 | 2014 ~ 2014 | 2012 ~ 2014 |
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