Cycle & Carriage - The SLS AMG Roadster

Engine and performance [1]
Cylinder arrangement/number	V8
Displacement (cc)	6208
Rated output (kW at rpm)	– (420/6800)
Rated torque (Nm at rpm)	– (650/4750)
Compression ratio	11.3 : 1
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s)	– (3.8)
Top speed (km/h)	– (317)
Power transmission
Drive system	Rear drive
Transmission	– (AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission)
Mechanical transmission ratios	–
Automatic transmission ratios	3.40/2.19/1.63/1.29/1.03/0.84/0.72/R 2.79
Final drive transmission ratio	3.67
Fuel and consumption [2]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)	85/14
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)	– (19.9)
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)	– (9.3)
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)	– (13.2)
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined	– (308)
Cd value	0.36
Emission class	– (Euro 5)
Chassis (standard) and wheels
Front axle	Aluminium double-wishbone suspension, anti-squat and anti-dive systems, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear axle	Aluminium double-wishbone suspension, anti-squat and anti-dive systems, coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers, stabiliser
Suspension, front/rear	Coil springs, twin-tube gas-filled/coil springs, twin-tube gas-filled
Front tyres/wheels	265/35 R19
Rear tyres/wheels	295/30 R20
Steering	Rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive power steering system, steering shock absorber
Front brake	Discs, internally ventilated and perforated
Rear brakes	Discs, internally ventilated and perforated
Dimensions and weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [3]	– (1735/225)
Perm. GVW (kg)	– (1960)
Maximum roof load (kg)	–
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)	N/A
Turning circle (m)	11.9
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)	–

Changes may have been made to the technical data since the publication date of 22 July 2011.

The figures in brackets apply to vehicles with automatic transmission.

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Information on the official fuel consumption figures and the official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars is provided in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" ["Guidelines on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for new passenger cars"], which is available free of charge from all sales outlets and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.

[1] Figures for rated output and rated torque in accordance with Directive 80/1269/EEC in the currently applicable version.

[2] The figures shown for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process (Directive 80/1268/EEC in its currently applicable version). The figures do not apply to a specific vehicle and do not constitute part of the product offer. They are provided solely for the purposes of comparison between different vehicle models

[3] Figures for kerb weight according to Directive 92/21/EC, version 95/48/EC (kerb weight with fuel tank 90% full, driver, 68 kg, and luggage, 7 kg) for standard-specification vehicles. Optional extras and accessories will generally increase this figure and reduce the payload capacity accordingly.

SLS AMG Roadster