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SL-Class R230 specs

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 350 Roadster

229 kW311 PS307 hp360 Nm2008–2011

petrol · Roadster

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230
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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).

Dimensions drawing

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,534 mmLength 14 ft 11 in1,295 mm4 ft 3 inWheelbase 2,560 mmWheelbase 8 ft 5 inWidth 1,829 mmWidth 6 ft 0 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Cylinders6
    Power229 kW 311 PS · 307 hp
    Torque360 Nm 266 lb-ft
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Production

    Body typeRoadster
    Years2008–2011
    GenerationSL-Class R230 (2001–2011)

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