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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC 2008, 2009
Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC 2008, 2009
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC 2008, 2009

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SLK
Generation

SLK (R171, facelift 2008)
Year of production

2008

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Power

231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

216-221 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13-13.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.8-7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.1-9.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 272.942
Power
231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
77.1 Hp/l
Torque
300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.
Engine displacement
2996 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
82.1 mm
Compression ratio
11.3
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1400 kg

Max weight (kg)

1770 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

208 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4107 mm

Width (mm)

1788 mm

Height (mm)

1296 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2430 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.51 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R 16

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R 16

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7 J x 16Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 16

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