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Resale: $10,515
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MPG: 16 city/23 hwy

1998 Mercedes SL Class Specifications

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Specs

 

1998 SL Class Engine & Performance Specs

 
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4,973 cc 5 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 96.5 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, 11 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
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Premium unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.2
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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80 liter fuel tank
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Power: 235 kW , 315 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 347 ft lb , 470 Nm @ 3,900 rpm
 

1998 SL Class Braking & Suspension Specs

 
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ABS
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic traction control via engine management
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Immobilizer
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Fullsize alloy rim spare wheel
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Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
 

1998 SL Class Lights & Exterior Specs

 
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Front and rear body color bumpers with rubbing strip
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Coefficient of drag: 0.34
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Concealed system convertible rollover protection
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Hardtop manual convertible roof with glass rear window , softtop electric convertible roof with hard storage cover and glass rear window
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
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Double glazing
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,498, overall width (mm): 1,811, overall height (mm): 1,303, wheelbase (mm): 2,515, front track (mm): 1,534, rear track (mm): 1,524 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,790
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Electric foldable mirrors
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Front fog lights
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Wash/wipe headlight cleaners
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb single headlights
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Luxury trim leather on gearknob
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Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
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Rear window
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Tinted glass
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,139 and curb weight (kg) 1,889
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe and rain sensor
 

1998 SL Class Interior Features & Specs

 
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Air conditioning with climate control
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Power antenna
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Remote control anti-theft protection
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Front illuminated ashtray
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Audio anti-theft protection:
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Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FM
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Below seat storage under rear seat
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Cargo area dimensions:
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 224
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Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
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Clock
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Dashboard and floor full console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights in footwell
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Cruise control
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Front seats cup holders
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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External temperature digital display
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Carpet floor mats
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Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
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Bucket seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
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Front seat center armrest with integral box
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Height adjustable electric adjustable two head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment
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Heated washer
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 942, front hip room (mm): 1,351, front leg room (mm): 1,077, front shoulder room (mm): 1,407 and interior volume (liters): 1,427
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Low fuel level warning
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Low washer fluid level warning
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Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions and five passenger seat positions
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Remote power locks includes power windows
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Power steering
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Front power windows with two one-touch
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Front reading lights
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Rear fog lights
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Automatic operation rear view mirror
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Mechanical remote fuel filler door release
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Mechanical remote trunk/hatch release
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Seating: two seats
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Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
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Front side airbag
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Six speakers
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Wood steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter
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Wind deflector behind seats
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