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special bodies and special equipment.Engine SLS AMG (197)Engine, type159Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore4.02 in (102.20 mm)Stroke3.72 in (94.60 mm)Total piston 
displacement378.8 cu in
(6  208 cm 3
)Compression 
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to 
SAE J 1349 12
 563 hp/6  800 rpm
(420 kW/6  800 rpm)Maximum torque 
acc. to SAE J 1349465 lb-ft/
5  200 rpm
(630 Nm/
5 200 rpm)Maximum engine 
speed7  200 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2  360 mmElectrical system SLS AMG (197)Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.7 kWBattery12 V/80 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK ILZKAR 7A10Spark plugs, 
electrode gap0.039 in (1.0 mm)Spark plugs, 
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions SLS AMG (197)Overall vehicle 
length182.7 in (4  640 mm)Overall vehicle 
width 13
 81.8 in (2  078 mm)Overall vehicle 
height49.7 in (1  262 mm)Wheelbase105.5 in (2  680 mm)Track, front66.2 in (1  682 mm)Track, rear65.0 in (1  651 mm)Ground clearance3.7 in (95 mm)Turning circle36.1 ft (11.0 m)Weights SLS AMG (197)Trunk loadmax. 137 lb (62 kg)
Rims and tires
Notes
!  Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires
approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in
conjunction with the driving safety systems
on your vehicle such as the ABS or the ESC.
Tires specially developed for your vehicle
and tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz can be identified by finding the
following on the tire’s sidewall:
R MO =  Mercedes-Benz  Original
equipment tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
12 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
13 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.422Rims and tiresTechnical data
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