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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible

SL320 2dr Convertible

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Performance Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible
drive type	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
base engine size	3.2 L	6.0 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	228 hp @ 5600 rpm	389 hp @ 5200 rpm

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Performance Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible
drive type	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
base engine size	3.2 L	6.0 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	228 hp @ 5600 rpm	389 hp @ 5200 rpm

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Performance Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible
drive type	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
base engine size	3.2 L	6.0 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	228 hp @ 5600 rpm	389 hp @ 5200 rpm

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Safety Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible
side-mounted airbags	true	true

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Safety Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible
side-mounted airbags	true	true

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Safety Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible
side-mounted airbags	true	true

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Comfort & Convenience Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible

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Comfort & Convenience Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible

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Comfort & Convenience Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible

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Performance highlights

Performance Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible
drive type	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
base engine size	3.2 L	6.0 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	228 hp @ 5600 rpm	389 hp @ 5200 rpm

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Performance highlights

Performance Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible
drive type	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
base engine size	3.2 L	6.0 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	228 hp @ 5600 rpm	389 hp @ 5200 rpm

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Performance highlights

Performance Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible
drive type	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
base engine size	3.2 L	6.0 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	228 hp @ 5600 rpm	389 hp @ 5200 rpm

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Technology Highlights	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible

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OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW	SL320 2dr Convertible See SL-Class Inventory See Inventory	SL600 2dr Convertible See SL-Class Inventory See Inventory	SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible See SL-Class Inventory See Inventory
Combined MPG	18	14	16
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Basic Warranty	false	false	false
Base Engine Type	gas	gas	gas
Total Seating	0	0	0
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive

COLORS

COLORS	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible	SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
Exterior Colors
Interior Colors

SAFETY

Safety	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible	SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
N	true	false	false
N head airbags	true	true	true
S	true	true	true
S side-mounted airbags	true	true	true
O	false	false	true

FUEL & MPG

Fuel & MPG	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible	SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
Combined MPG	18	14	16
EPA mileage est. (city/hwy)	16/22 mpg	12/19 mpg	14/21 mpg
Fuel tank capacity	21.1 gal.	21.1 gal.	21.1 gal.
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
range in miles (city/hwy)	337.6/464.2 mi.	253.2/400.9 mi.	295.4/443.1 mi.

ENGINE

Engine	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible	SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
Base engine size	3.2 L	6.0 L	5.0 L
Base engine type	gas	gas	gas
Cylinders	inline 6	V12	V8
Horsepower	228 hp @ 5600 rpm	389 hp @ 5200 rpm	315 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	232 ft-lbs. @ 3750 rpm	420 ft-lbs. @ 3800 rpm	347 ft-lbs. @ 3900 rpm

MEASUREMENTS

Measurements	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible	SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	7.9 cu.ft.	7.9 cu.ft.	7.9 cu.ft.
Curb weight	4010 lbs.	4455 lbs.	4165 lbs.
Height	51.3 in.	51.3 in.	51.3 in.
Length	177.1 in.	177.1 in.	177.1 in.
wheelbase	99.0 in.	99.0 in.	99.0 in.
Width	71.3 in.	71.3 in.	71.3 in.
Turning circle	35.4 ft.	35.4 ft.	35.4 ft.

FRONT SEATS

Front Seats	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible	SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
front headroom	37.1 in.	37.1 in.	37.1 in.
front hiproom	53.2 in.	53.2 in.	53.2 in.
front legroom	42.4 in.	42.4 in.	42.4 in.
Front shoulder room	55.4 in.	55.4 in.	55.4 in.

DRIVE TRAIN

Drive Train	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible	SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
Drive type	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic

	SL320 2dr Convertible	SL600 2dr Convertible	SL500 SL1 Sport 2dr Convertible
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