Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 350 Roadster
229 kW311 PS307 hp360 Nm2008–2011
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- Power
- 229 kW 311 PS · 307 hp
- Torque
- 360 Nm 266 lb-ft
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 SL 350 roadster sits a six-cylinder petrol engine, good for 229 kW (311 PS) and 360 Nm of torque. In the SL-Class R230 SL 350, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 6 versions: 35% up on the entry 3.0 SL 280 (170 kW), 221 kW below the 6.0 SL 65 AMG (450 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 229 kW 311 PS · 307 hp |
| Torque | 360 Nm 266 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 2008–2011 |
| Generation | SL-Class R230 (2001–2011) |
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