Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R231 400 Roadster
245 kW333 PS329 hp480 Nm2014–2020
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- Power
- 245 kW 333 PS · 329 hp
- Torque
- 480 Nm 354 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 2,996 cm³
A 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 245 kW (333 PS) and 480 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R231 3.0 SL 400 roadster. In the SL-Class R231 3.0 SL 400, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 7 versions: 9% up on the entry 3.5 SL 350 (225 kW), 218 kW below the 6.0 SL 65 AMG (463 kW).
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,996 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 245 kW 333 PS · 329 hp |
| Torque | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 2014–2020 |
| Generation | SL-Class R231 (2012–2020) |
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