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1988-89 560SL Technical Specifications
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| Engine Type |
Gasoline, 8-Cylinder V-Type, 5.6 Liters, KE III Electro-mechanical Fuel Injection, 2 single overhead camshafts, 5 main bearings |
| Bore/Stroke (in./mm.) |
3.80 x 3.73/ 96.5 x 94.8 |
| Displacement (cu. in./ cm) |
338.5/5547 |
| Net Power hp/ kW @rpm |
227/170@4750 |
| Net Torque ft. lb. @rpm./mkp. |
279/30@3250 |
| Compression Ratio |
9.0:1 |
| Maximum No Load Engine Speed (rpm) |
6000 |
| 0-60 mph (seconds) |
7.3 |
| Fuel/Fuel System |
Premium Lead Free |
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| Transmission |
| Transmission |
4-speed automatic with torque converter |
| Rear Axle Ratio |
2.47:1 |
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| Chassis |
| Front Suspension |
Independent Suspension: Single upper control arm with single lower A-frame, anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-sway bar, single-tube gas pressurized shock absorbers. |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent Suspension: M-B Diagonal Pivot Axle, semi-trailing arms, Anti-Lift Control/Anti-Squat Control, Four Constant velocity Joints, Coil Springs, anti-sway bar, Single-Tube Gas Pressurized Shock Absorbers, Limited Swift Differential |
| Tire size |
205/65 VR-15 Steel Belted Radial |
| Rim Size |
7J x 15H2 |
| Steering System |
M-B recirculating ball type steering with power assisted and steering damper |
| Steering Wheel Turns Lock to Lock |
3.0 |
| Braking System |
2-Circuit Hydraulic 4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes, Front Discs Ventilated, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
| Fuel Capacity: U.S. gal.-res./ltrs.-res. |
22.5-3.0/85-11.5 |
| Curb Weight lbs./kg. |
3705/1680 |
| Construction |
Monocoque Body |
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| Dimensions |
| Exterior |
| Overall Length in./mm. |
180.3/4580 |
| Wheelbase in./mm. |
96.7/2455 |
| Front Axle overhang in./mm. |
37.8/960 |
| Rear Axle overhang in./mm. |
45.9/1165 |
| Overall Height in./mm. |
51.1/1297* |
| Track Front in./mm. |
57.7/1465 |
| Overall Width in./mm. |
70.5/1790 |
| Track Rear in./mm. |
57.7/1466 |
| Turning Circle ft./m. |
35.2/10.8 |
*Hardtop |
| Interior |
| Head Room Front in./mm. |
36.7/931* |
| Leg Room Front in./mm. |
42.2/1072 |
| Head Room Rear in./mm. |
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| Leg Room Rear in./mm. |
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| Access Height-front door in./mm. |
32.5/825* |
| Seat Depth-Front in./mm. |
20.6/522 |
| Hip Room Front in./mm. |
51.6/1310 |
| Shoulder Room Front in./mm. |
53.1/1348 |
| Seat Depth-Rear in./mm/ |
- |
| Hip Room Rear in./mm. |
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| Shoulder Room Rear in./mm. |
- |
| Total visible glass area sq.ft.m.² |
20.8/1.93* |
| Trunk Capacity cu. ft./m |
6.60/0.188 |
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