This SL 65 Speedshift (612 hp) engine was fitted in the R230 AMG roadster 2-doors, which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 2001 to 2006. In addition to this engine, 2 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 23.4litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.4litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 15.1litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80litre |
| Cruising range | from 340 to 770km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO V |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 4.2second |
| Displacement | 5980cm3 |
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| Engine power | 612bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 4 800 to 5 100RPM |
| Maximum torque | 1000Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2000up to 4 000 RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Forced induction | Biturbo |
| Number of cylinders | 12 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Bore | 82.6mm |
| Stroke | 93mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.2m |
| Seats | 4 |
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| Length | 4535mm |
| Width | 1827mm |
| Height | 1298mm |
| Wheelbase | 2560mm |
| Front track | 1559mm |
| Rear track | 1537mm |
| Kerb weight | 2110kg |
| Gross weight | 2385kg |
| Displacement | 275kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 235litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 339litre |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Front suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Helical springs |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Helical springs |
| Front brakes | Disc composite, ventilated |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated perforated disc |
| City | 28.1 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 12.5 litres / 100km |
| Average | 18.1 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.