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| General | |
| Body Style | 2 Door Convertible |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| EPA Classification | Two Seater |
| Vehicle | SL Class |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.3 |
| Brake System | |
| ABS System | 4 Wheel |
| Brakes Front | Yes |
| Brakes Rear | Yes |
| Rear disc brake rotor diameter x thickness (in) | 10.9 x 0.4 |
| Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.8 x 1.1 |
| Type of Brakes | Power |
| Drive Train | |
| Displacement (CC) | 5.0L/303 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG) | 16 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.65 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 21.1 |
| Fuel System | SMPI |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 302 @ 5600 |
| Hwy EPA Fuel Economy Estimate (MPG) | 23 |
| Torque @ RPM | 339 @ 2700-4250 |
| Transmission Speeds | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic w/OD |
| Transmission Type Description Line 2 | Electronic |
| Type of Engine | Gas V8 |
| Exterior | |
| Base Curb Weight (lb) | 4125 |
| Overall Length (in) | 177.1 |
| Overall Width (in) | 51.3 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 99.0 |
| Interior - Cargo - Carrying | |
| Trunk Volume (cu ft) | 7.9 |
| Interior - Passengers | |
| Headroom front (in) | 37.1 |
| Hip room front (in) | 53.2 |
| Leg room front (in) | 42.4 |
| Passenger Volume | 50.4 |
| Seating capacity - Standard | 2 |
| Shoulder room front (in) | 55.4 |
| Suspension | |
| Front suspension | w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | 5-Link |
| Rear suspension type line 2 | w/Coil Springs |
| Track Front | 60.4 |
| Track Rear | 60.0 |
| Tires and Wheels | |
| Rear tire size | 245/45WR17 |
| Rear wheel size (in) | 17 x 8.25 |
| Rear wheel type | Aluminum |
| Turning Radius | |
| Lock to Lock Turns | 3.0 |
| Steering Diameter Left | 35.4 |
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