technical data MERCEDES-BENZ SL65AMG 2008 R230 User Guide

442 Technical data
The “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts are
subjected to stringent quality inspections.
Each part has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted
to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
should be installed.!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s
durability or safety.

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Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which
are available at any Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. It will be mailed to you.

444 Technical data
Identification labels
1Certification label
(includes Paintwork code)
The V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:

on the certification label

embossed under a trim below the
passenger-side rear storage compart-
ment lid (
page 445)

on the lower edge of the windshield
(
page 445)
Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)
2VIN
3Paintwork code
Example certification label
(Canada vehicles)
2VIN
3Paintwork code
iData shown on certification labels are for
illustration purposes only. These data are
specific to each vehicle and may vary from data
shown in the illustration. Refer to certification
label on vehicle for actual data specific to your
vehicle.

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Identification labels
4Storage compartment lid
5Trim
6VIN
Open storage compartment lid 4.
Remove storage compartment trim 5.
The VIN 6 is located on the metal
strap above the floor carpet.7Engine number (engraved on engine)
8VIN
9Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission stan-
dards
iWhen ordering parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine number.

446 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SL 550
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Automatic belt tensioner
4ABC tandem pump (pump for
power-steering assistance and ABC
chassis)
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)SL 55 AMG
The SL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt
one shown in purple/belt two shown in
black).
1Idler pulley
2Automatic belt tensioner
3ABC tandem pump (pump for
power-steering assistance and ABC
chassis)
4Air conditioning compressor
5Crankshaft
6Coolant pump
7Generator (alternator)
8Idler pulley
9Automatic belt tensioner
aSupercharger
SL 600, SL 65 AMG
1Automatic belt tensioner
2ABC tandem pump (pump for
power-steering assistance and ABC
chassis)
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Idler pulley

447 Technical data
Engine
Engine
ModelSL 550 (230.471)1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
SL 600 (230.477)1
Engine273275
Mode of operation4-stroke engine, gasoline injection4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders812
Bore3.86 in (98.00 mm)3.23 in (82.00 mm)
Stroke3.56 in (90.50 mm)3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston displacement333.3cu in (5461cm3)336.4 cu in (5 513 cm3)
Compression ratio10.7:19:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349382 hp/6 000 rpm2
(285 kW/6 000 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
510 hp/5 000 rpm2
(380 kW/5 000 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349391 lb-ft/2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/2 800 - 4 800 rpm)612 lb-ft/1 900 - 3 500 rpm
(830 Nm/1 900 - 3 500 rpm)
Maximum engine speed6 500 rpm5 950 rpm
Firing order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-81-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt2 398 mm2 335 mm

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Engine
ModelSL 55 AMG (230.474)1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
SL 65 AMG (230.479)1
Engine113275
Mode of operation4-stroke engine, gasoline injection4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders812
Bore3.82 in (97.00 mm)3.25 in (82.60 mm)
Stroke3.62 in (92.00 mm)3.66 in (93.00 mm)
Total piston displacement331.8 cu in (5439 cm3)364.9 cu in (5980 cm3)
Compression ratio9:19:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349510 hp/6 100 rpm2
(380 kW/6 100 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
603 hp/4 800-5 100 rpm2
(450 kW/4 800-5 100 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349530 lb-ft/2 600 - 4 000 rpm
(720 Nm/2 600 - 4 000 rpm)738 lb-ft/2 000 - 4 000 rpm
(1 000 Nm/2 000 - 4 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed6500 rpm5950 rpm
Firing order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-81-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt2 462 mm/1 289 mm2335 mm

449 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!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
ABS or ESP
®. 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:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires

MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires (applicable to selected tire sizes only)

MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tires with limited run-flat characteristics)
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.
iFor information on driving with MOExtended
tires, see “MOExtended system” (
page 312).
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as

poor handling characteristics

increased noise

increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. A placard with the recommended tire in-
flation pressures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental
tire inflation pressure information for driving at
high speeds (
page 301) or for vehicle loads
less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition
(
page 301). If such information is provided, it
can be found on the placard located on the
inside of the fuel filler flap.The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory equipment,
but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Performance Package,
Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
rims of the recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for more information.

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Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelSL 550SL 600
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.38 in (35 mm)1.38 in (35 mm)
Winter tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
255/40 R18 95V M+S.
or
255/40 R18 95V M+S.MOExtended
3
3Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles), Run Flat Indicator (Canada vehicles), or Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Canada vehicles) only.
255/40 R18 95V M+S.
or
255/40 R18 95V M+S.MOExtended
3
ModelSL 55 AMGSL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
SL 65 AMG
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)1.18 in (30 mm)
Winter tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
255/40 R18 95V M+S.255/35 R19 96V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

451 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelSL 550SL 600
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.38 in (35 mm)1.38 in (35 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires
255/40 R18 95W
or
255/40 R18 95Y MOExtended
2
2Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles), Run Flat Indicator (Canada vehicles), or Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System* (Canada vehicles) only.
255/40 R18 95Y
or
255/40 R18 95Y MOExtended
2
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9.5 J x 18 H29.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.57 in (40 mm)1.57 in (40 mm)
Summer tires1,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 R18 97W
or
285/35 R18 97Y MOExtended
2
285/35 R18 97Y
or
285/35 R18 97Y MOExtended
2