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Vehicle 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Conv Spyder GS-T Turbo Auto
General
Body Style convertible, sports car, CVT 2 Door Convertible
Drivetrain n/a Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification n/a Mini-Compact
number of speeds 5 n/a
Vehicle n/a Eclipse Spyder
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) n/a 68.7
Battery
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F n/a 525
Maximum Capacity (amps) n/a 75
Brake System
Brakes Front n/a Yes
Brakes Rear n/a Yes
Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in) n/a 10.3 x 0.39
Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) n/a 10.0 x 0.94
Type of Brakes n/a Power
Drive Train
Displacement (CC) n/a 2.0L/121.9
EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG) n/a 20
Final Drive Ratio n/a 4.376
Fuel Capacity (gal) n/a 15.9
Fuel System n/a Turbocharged SFI
Horsepower @ RPM n/a 205 @ 6000
Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG) n/a 27
Maximum power kW 350 n/a
maximum torque lb ft 516 n/a
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 469 n/a
Standard Transmission A n/a
Torque @ RPM n/a 220 @ 3000
Total System Capacity (qts) n/a 7.4
Transmission S n/a
Transmission Speeds n/a 4
Transmission Type n/a Automatic w/OD,
Transmission Type Description Line 2 n/a Electronic
Type of Engine n/a Gas I4
Exterior
Base Curb Weight (lb) n/a 3142
Curb weight (lbs) 4235 n/a
Overall Height (in) 51 n/a
Overall Length (in) 178.5 172.4
Overall Width (in) 72 52.8
Wheelbase (in) 100.8 98.8
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) n/a 5.1
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 37.7 38.8
Hip room front (in) 53.2 55.1
interior volume (cuft) 57.8 n/a
Leg room front (in) 42.9 43.3
Passenger Volume n/a 75.7
Seating capacity - Standard n/a 4
Second seat head room (in) n/a 34.9
Second seat hip room (in) n/a 38.7
Second seat leg room (in) n/a 28.4
Second seat shoulder room (in) n/a 40.4
Shoulder room front (in) 54 53.1
Suspension
Front suspension n/a w/Coil Springs
Ground Clearance (in) n/a 5.4
Rear shock absorber diameter (mm) n/a 25
Rear stabilizer bar diameter (in) n/a 0.59
Rear Suspension n/a Ind. Multi-link
Rear suspension type line 2 n/a w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter (mm) n/a 25
Stabilizer Bar Diameter (in) n/a 0.75
Track Front n/a 59.6
Track Rear n/a 59.4
Tires and Wheels
Rear tire size n/a P205/55VR16
Rear wheel size (in) n/a 16 x 6
Rear wheel type n/a Aluminum
Spare tire size n/a T125/70D15
Spare wheel size (in) n/a 15 x 4
Turning Radius
curb to curb turning circle (ft) 36.2 n/a
Lock to Lock Turns n/a 2.40
Steering Diameter Left n/a 38.1
Steering Diameter Right n/a 40.0






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