| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 | www.supercars.net |
| General | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Model | 1998 SLK 230 |
| Powertrain Layout | Front Engine / RWD | Base Price |USD| | $40,025 |
| Dimensions | |||
| WheelBase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in | Length | 3995 mm / 157.3 in |
| Height | 1290 mm / 50.8 in | Width | 1714 mm / 67.5 in |
| Front / Rear Track | F 1488 mm / 58.6 in R 1486 mm / 58.5 in |
Weight | 1372 kgs / 3025 lbs |
| Engine | |||
| Configuration | Supercharged Inline-4 | Valvetrain | DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl |
| Displacement | 2295 cc / 140.0 cu in | Bore | 91 mm / 3.6 in |
| Power | 138 Kw / 185 bhp @ 5300 RPM | Stroke | 88.4 mm / 3.48 in |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | Torque | 271 Nm / 200 ft lbs @ 2500 RPM |
| BHP/Liter | 80.61 | BHP/Weight | 0.13 |
| Transmission | |||
| Type | 5-Speed Auto | Final Drive | 3.27:1 |
| 1st Gear Ratio | 3.93:1 | 2nd Gear Ratio | 2.41:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio | 1.49:1 | 4th Gear Ratio | 1.00:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio | 0.83:1 | 6th Gear Ratio | Not Available |
| Chassis & Body | |||
| Steering | Recirculating Ball With Power Assit | Tire Sizes | F 205/55ZR-16 R 225/50ZR-16 |
| Brake Types | Vented Discs | Brake Size | F 287 mm / 11.3 in R 279 mm / 11.0 in |
| Available ABS | Yes | Body Material | Unit Steel |
| Performance | |||
| Top Speed | 225 kph / 140 mph | 0 - 30 mph | 2.2 seconds |
| 0 - � mile | 15 seconds | 0 - 60 mph | 6.6 seconds |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.88g | 0 - 100 mph | 18.0 seconds |
| Drag | Not Available | EPA City/Hwy | 22 / 25 mpg |
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