Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 600 Roadster
380 kW517 PS510 hp830 Nm2007–2011
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- Power
- 380 kW 517 PS · 510 hp
- Torque
- 830 Nm 612 lb-ft
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R230 SL 600 roadster sits a twelve-cylinder petrol engine, good for 380 kW (517 PS) and 830 Nm of torque. In the SL-Class R230 SL 600 380 kW, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 6 versions: 124% up on the entry 3.0 SL 280 (170 kW), 70 kW below the 6.0 SL 65 AMG (450 kW). The SL-Class R230 SL 600 380 kW is also the strongest on torque (830 Nm).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Power | 380 kW 517 PS · 510 hp |
| Torque | 830 Nm 612 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 2007–2011 |
| Generation | SL-Class R230 (2001–2011) |
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