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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
$44,150 - $63,200Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Convertible, Coupe
Seatings
2 Seats
Overview
Three different variants of the Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster are again offered for 2008, each with progressively more powerful engines: there's the SLK280, with a 228-horsepower, 3.0L V6; the SLK350, with a 268-horsepower, 3.5L V6; and the...
What’s new in the 2008 model?
There are only small changes to the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class roadster series for 2007. On the SLK350, the 7-speed automatic transmission becomes sta...

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EPA Classification: 2 Seater
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Gas V8
Displacement: 5.5L/332
Fuel System: SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 355 @ 5750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 376 @ 4000
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: 427
Trans Type: 7
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.06
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 20
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3420
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: 3-Link
Suspension Type - Rear: 5-Arm Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Power
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.4 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code: - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P225/40R18
Rear Tire Size: P245/35R18
Spare Tire Size: - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: - TBD -
Steering Type: Pwr rack & pinion steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 34.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 18.5
Wheelbase (in): 95.7
Length, Overall (in): 160.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.6
Height, Overall (in): 50.0
Track Width, Front (in): 60.0
Track Width, Rear (in): 61.0
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 9.8 (6.5 w/top down)
Passenger Capacity: 2
Passenger Volume (ft³): 49.0
Front Head Room (in): 37.9
Front Leg Room (in): 42.5
Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.2
Front Hip Room (in): 54.6
Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Body Style: 2 Door Roadster
Pricing
This model has 3 different trims.
MSRP
$63,200
Invoice
$58,776
Description
5.5L/332, 355 @ 5750, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 3 different trims.
City
14 MPG
Hwy
20 MPG
Combined
undefined MPG
Description
5.5L/332, 355 @ 5750, Automatic
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