Thread: Mercedes SL65
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Old 04-09-2005, 05:46 PM   #20 (permalink)
joshibahn
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Location: portland, or
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Originally Posted by troit
For those interested - specs from their website:

engine type. . Intercooled supercharged, 90 degree V-8, high-pressure die cast alloy block, alloy heads

displacement. . 5.5 L

bore. . 3.82 in

stroke. . 3.62 in

compression ratio. . 9.0:1

output. . 469 hp @ 6,100 rpm

torque. . 516 lb-ft @ 2,650 - 4,500 rpm

valve gear. . Belt-driven SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder

redline. . 6,500 rpm

drivetrain
type. . 5-speed SpeedShift™ automatic with Touch Shift and fingertip

manual mode final drive ratio. . 2.65

1st gear. . 3.59
2nd gear. . 2.19
3rd gear. . 1.41
4th gear. . 1.00
5th gear. . 0.83
reverse gear. . 3.17

performance
acceleration1 . . 0 - 60 mph in 4.5 seconds
top speed. . 155 mph (Limited)

1. Stated rates of acceleration are based upon manufacturer's track results and may vary depending upon model, environmental and road surface conditions, driving style, elevation and vehicle load.

I think I may have a new favorite car.

So did you get the job?
You put the specs for the SL55, I drove the SL65.... Here are the specs...

MSRP $182,820.00*
EngineAMG-built twin-turbocharged 6.0L SOHC 36-valve V-12 engine
Net Power 604 hp @ 5500 rpm
Net Torque 738 lb-ft @ 2,000 - 4,000 rpm

I have pics of the car I drove if anybody wants them, just message me....
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