2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC300 Roadster Specifications

Vehicle Type

Two-seat roadster with power-operated retractable hard top

Chassis

Lightweight steel unibody

Drive Configuration

Rear Wheel Drive

 

Exterior Dimensions (in)

Wheelbase

95.7

Length

162.8

Width (w/ mirrors)

79.0

Width (w/o mirrors)

71.5

Height

51.3

Track (front / rear)

61.4 / 61.6

Ground Clearance (max load)

4.4

Curb Weight (lbs)

3,384

 

Interior Dimensions (in)

Head room

38.0

Leg room

42.5

Shoulder room

52.2

 

Capacities (cu-ft)

Cabin Volume

n/a

Trunk Size (top up / down)

10.1 / 6.4

 

Suspension

Front

Independent spring strut & wishbone with coil spring, double-
tube shock absorber and tubular torsion bar

Rear

Independent multi-link suspension with coil spring, single-tube
shock absorber and tubular torsion bar

 

Steering

Type

Speed-dependent,  electro-hydraulic  rack-and-pinion

Ratio

15.5 : 1

Turning Circle (ft)

34.5

 

Brake Disc Diameter / Thickness (in)

Front

12.7 / 1.3

Rear

11.8 / 0.4

 

Standard Wheels (in)

Front

7.5 x 17 (Cast)

Rear

8.5 x 17 (Cast)

 

Standard Tires
Front 225 / 45 R17
Rear 245 / 40 R17

 

Engine
Engine Type 2.0L inline-4 turbo
Engine Material Aluminum-Alloy
Valvetrain / Arrangement DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Displacement (cc) 1,991
Bore (in / mm) 3.27 / 83.0
Stroke (in / mm) 3.62 / 91.9
Compression Ratio 9.8 : 1
Horsepower @ rpm 241 @ 5,500
Torque @ rpm 273 @ 1,300–4,000
Redline (rpm) 6,500

 

Transmission
Transmission Type 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
Shift Controls Wheel-mounted shift paddles
Gear Ratios:  
1st 5.35 : 1
2nd 3.24 : 1
3rd 2.25 : 1
4th 1.64 : 1
5th 1.21 : 1
6th 1.00 : 1
7th 0.86 : 1
8th 0.72 : 1
9th 0.60 : 1
Reverse 4.93 : 1
Final Drive 3.07 : 1

 

Performance
0-60 mph (sec) 5.8
Top Speed (mph) 155 (electronically limited)

 

Fuel Economy
City / Highway / Combined (mpg) 25 / 32 / 27
Fuel Tank (gallons) 15.9

 

MSRP*
SLC 300 $48,400

 *does not include $995 destination & delivery charge

Note: Technical specifications subject to change

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