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Vehicle 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 2015 Lexus IS 350C 2dr Conv
General
Body Style convertible, sports car, CVT Convertible
EPA Classification n/a Subcompact Cars
number of speeds 5 n/a
Drive Train
City MPG 16 19
Combined MPG n/a 22
Displacement (CC) n/a 3.5 L/211
Driveline n/a Rear Wheel Drive
Final Drive Ratio n/a 4.08
Fuel Capacity (gal) n/a 17.2
Fuel System n/a Port/Direct Injection
Fuel Type n/a Premium Unleaded V-6
Highway MPG 23 27
Horsepower @ RPM n/a 306 @ 6400
Maximum power kW 225 n/a
maximum torque lb ft 339 n/a
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 302 n/a
Standard Transmission A n/a
Torque @ RPM n/a 277 @ 4800
Transmission S n/a
Transmission Speeds n/a 6
Transmission Type n/a Automatic w/OD
Type of Engine n/a V6 Cylinder Engine
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 1871 3880
Overall Height (in) 51.3 55.7
Overall Length (in) 177.1 182.5
Overall Width (in) 71.3 70.9
Wheelbase (in) 99 107.5
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) n/a 2.4
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 37.1 38.3
Headroom rear (in) n/a 36.1
Hip room front (in) 53.2 54.3
Hip room rear (in) n/a 43.3
interior volume (cuft) 50.4 n/a
Leg room front (in) 42.4 44.1
Leg room rear (in) n/a 25.9
Passenger Volume n/a 87.9
Seating Capacity - Maximum n/a 4
Seating capacity - Standard n/a 4
Shoulder room front (in) 55.4 54.2
Shoulder room rear (in) n/a 44.7
Suspension
Front suspension n/a Double Wishbone
Ground Clearance (in) n/a 5.1
Rear Suspension n/a Multi-Link
Track Front n/a 60.4
Track Rear n/a 60.4
Turning Radius
curb to curb turning circle (ft) 35.4 n/a
Steering Diameter Left n/a 33.5
Warranty
Powertrain Miles n/a 70,000
Powertrain Time (Months) n/a 72
Warranty - Basic Miles n/a 50,000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) n/a 48






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