V12 bi-turbo
powerplant with 800 Newton metres of torque
V12-Biturbo-Triebwerk mit 800 Newtonmeter
Drehmoment
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Sporty new 12-cylinder SL 600 in the starting
blocks
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Superlative performance and exclusive luxury appointments
Stuttgart
- Performance, refinement, luxury - just three of the outstanding characteristics
of the new SL 600, which will have its world premiere at the North American
International Auto Show in Detroit early in January 2003. This new model
from Mercedes-Benz crowns the successful SL-Class Roadster range. A look
under the bonnet reveals a technological tour de force in the shape of the
newly developed Mercedes twelve-cylinder engine. Equipped with two turbochargers,
an air/water intercooler, three-valves per cylinder, twin-spark AC ignition
and other high-tech innovations, the new unit is one of the most advanced
car engines in the world. And one of the most powerful in its class, too:
the V12 engine has an output of 368 kW/500 hp and maximum torque of 800 Newton
metres, which is available from just 1800 rpm and remains on tap at a constant
level all the way up to 3600 rpm. With figures like these, it is clear that
the SL 600 has ample resources to cope with every driving situation. It
accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.7 seconds and polishes off the 60
to 120 km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed is electronically limited
to 250 km/h. The twelve-cylinder unit combines its impressive performance
with exemplary smoothness and extremely quiet operation - ideal conditions
for a refined, highly enjoyable driving experience. |
Standard equipment includes COMAND,
CD changer and sound system
The theme of refinement and enjoyment is also picked up by the exceptionally
high level of standard equipment in the new top-of-the-range SL-Class Roadster.
Based on the features found in the already luxurious SL 500, it includes
interior appointments such as ruffled leather, embossed V12 emblems on the
head restraints, soft-texture floor mats with chrome-coloured lettering as
well as an elegant wood/leather steering wheel and a wood/leather automatic
transmission selector lever. The COMAND system, a CD changer and a sound
system are also standard equipment in the new twelve-cylinder sports car
from Mercedes-Benz. The external cues which identify the SL 600 comprise
a radiator grille with discreet chrome elements, silver-painted brake callipers,
V12 emblems on the side air intakes and bi-xenon headlamps. The light-alloy
wheels which are fitted as standard are distinguished by their exclusive
rim design. At the front, the sports car is equipped with 255/40 R 18 tyres,
while the rear wheels have 285/35 R 18 tyres. Parking and manoeuvring is
made more convenient by the PARKTRONIC system which also forms part of the
standard equipment. Superb high-tech systems, such as Active Body Control
(ABC), Sensotronic Brake Control (SBCTM)
(a new type of electrohydraulic brake system), the automatic climate control
system which is equipped with advanced sensors, and the innovative vario
roof add the perfect finishing touches to the driving experience and also
reflect the special position which the SL 600 occupies among the sports cars
in its class. |
The first deliveries of this compelling new V12 two-seater
will be made by the dealerships and sales partners of the Mercedes-Benz brand
in April 2003.
DaimlerChrysler Communications,
December 09, 2002 |
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