Type
2+2 DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.5 in
Track: Front
1493 mm 58.8 in
Track: Rear
1502 mm 59.1 in
Length
4059 mm 159.8 in
Width
1766 mm 69.5 in
Height
1315 mm 51.8 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.69
Ground clearance
124 mm 4.9 in
Kerb weight
1440 kg 3175 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
53.00 %
Fuel capacity
60 litres 13.2 UK Gal 15.9 US Gal
Drag coefficient
0.384
Frontal area
1.92 m2
Cx
0.74
Bore
89.90 mm
Cylinders
V-6 in 90.0
Displacement
3.2 litre3199 cc(195.215 cu in)
Construction
aluminium block & head
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
10.00:1
Fuel system
SMPFi
Maximum power(SAEnet)
218 PS (215.0 bhp) (160.3 kW)@ 5700 rpm
Specific output
67.2 bhp/litre1.1 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(SAEnet)
310.0 Nm (229 ft?�·lb) (31.6 kgm)@ 3000 rpm
bmep
1217.7 kPa (176.6 psi)
Specific torque
96.91 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.07
Unitary capacity
533.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
Y
Power-to-weight
149.31 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
3.100
Suspension
front I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheels: Front
7.5 x 18
Wheels: Rear
9 x 19
Tyres: Front
Continental SportContact 2 225/40 ZR 18
Tyres: Rear
Continental SportContact 2 255/35 ZR 19
Brakes F/R
VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅: Front
300 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
278 mm
Transmission
5A
Top gear ratio
0.83
Final drive ratio
3.27
RAC rating
30.1
year
2004