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General
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| Make |
Mercedes-Benz |
| Model |
1998 SLK 230 |
| Powertrain Layout |
Front Engine / RWD |
| Base Price |
$40 000 |
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Dimensions
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| WheelBase |
2400 mm / 94.5 in |
| Length |
3995 mm / 157.3 in |
| Height |
1290 mm / 50.8 in |
| Width |
1715 mm / 67.5 in |
| Weight |
1372 kg / 3025 lbs |
| Front / Rear Track |
F 1488 mm / 58.6 in
R 1486 mm / 58.5 in |
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Engine
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| Configuration |
Supercharged Inline 4 |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, 4 valves / cylinder |
| Displacement |
2295 cc / 140.0 cu in |
| Power |
137.9 Kw / 185.0 bhp @ 5300 rpm |
| Torque |
271.2 Nm / 200.0 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm |
| Bore |
90.9 mm / 3.6 in |
| Stroke |
88.4 mm / 3.5 in |
| Compression Ratio |
8.8:1 |
| BHP / Liter |
80.61 bhp |
| Redline |
5800 rpm |
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Transmission
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| Type |
5-Speed Auto |
| Final Drive |
3.27:1 |
| 1st Gear Ratio |
3.93:1 |
| 2nd Gear Ratio |
2.41:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio |
1.49:1 |
| 4th Gear Ratio |
1.00:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio |
0.83:1 |
| 6th Gear Ratio |
Not Available |
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Chassis & Body
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| Steering |
Recirculating Ball w/ Power Assist |
| Tire Sizes |
F 205/55R-16
R 225/50R-16 |
| Brake Types |
Vented Discs |
| Brake Size |
F 287 mm / 11.3 in
R 279 mm / 11.0 in |
| Available ABS |
Yes |
| Body Material |
Unit Steel |
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Performance
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| Top Speed |
140.0 mph / 225.3 kph |
| 0 - 30 mph |
2.2 seconds |
| 0 - 60 mph |
6.6 seconds |
| 0 - 100 mph |
18.0 seconds |
| 0 - ¼ mile |
15.0 seconds |
| Lateral Acceleration |
0.83g |
| EPA City / Hwy |
21 / 27 mpg |
