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Standard equipment

Engine and transmission

All models electronic ignition system with integrated anti-knock connector diagnostic connector dual overhead camshafts (in SL 500 and SL 600 per cylinder bank) hydraulic valve clearence compensation all auxiliaries driven by a single self-tensioning poly-V-belt electromagnetic/hydraulic camshaft adjustment viscous clutch fan (not in the SL 280) Closed loop three-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor heating and extra-high conversion, at the same time with the highest degree of operational safety and longevity. The new five-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter lock-up clutch will successively replace the current automatic transmissions with hydraulic control.

SL 280 Six-cylinder, four valve engine, with 2799 cm³ displacement; 142 kW at 5500/min; Manual five-speed transmission; hydraulically activated single-plate dry clutch with automatic clearance compensation. Optional: automatic four or five-speed torque converter transmission SL 320 Six-cylinder, four-valve engine with 3199 cm³ displacement, 170 kW at 5600/min; Automatic five-speed transmission with programme selector. SL 500 Eight-cylinder, four-valve engine with 4973 cm³ displacement, 235 kW at 5600/min; five-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter lock-up clutch; electronic engine timing with integrated ignition, injection and air control and engine immobiliser; control unit combining the functions "roll-over bar release" and "soft top control." SL 600 Twelve-cylinder, four-valve Engine with 5987 cm³ displacement, 290 kW at 5200/min; five-speed automatic transmission with a torque converter lock-up clutch; electronic engine timing with integrated ignition, injection and air control and engine immobiliser; control unit combining the functions "roll-over bar release" and "soft top control."