2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600 is a 510-hp 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V12 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Twin-Turbocharged V12 |
| Displacement | 5.51 L |
| Horsepower | 510 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 612 lb-ft @ 1900-3500 rpm |
| Redline | 5,950 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 3 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.0 x 87.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Twin-turbocharged with liquid-to-air intercoolers |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.59 (48 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.19 (79 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.41 (122 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (173 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.83 (208 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.16 |
| Final Drive | 2.65 |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | 4-link double control arm, gas shocks, coil springs (ABC active) |
| Rear Suspension | 5-link independent, gas shocks, coil springs (ABC active) |
| Turning Diameter | 36.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.2 in / 360.7 mm dia × 1.42 in thick, ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in / 330 mm dia × 0.9 in thick, ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.5 x 18 in |
| Wheels Rear | 9.5 x 18 in |
| Tires Front | 255/40 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 285/35 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.5 in |
| Width | 81.4 in |
| Height | 51.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in |
| Front Track | 61.4 in |
| Rear Track | 60.5 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline