MERCEDES-BENZ 600SL 1993
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                              Note:  On some cars, the coeficient of drag has been estimated because not all manufacturers tell that about a car.

                     CAR SPECIFICATIONS
 
                     Engine Displacement:     5987 cc.   
                     Engine Location:        FRONT       
                     Engine Type:           NORMAL       
                     Engine Max Horsepower:    389 bhp   
                                         @:   5200 rpm   
                     Engine Torque:            420 lb-ft 
                                 @:           3800 rpm   
                     Compression Ratio:       10.0 :1    
                     Maximum engine speed:    6000 rpm   
                     Transmission Type:  AUTOMATIC       
                     Number of Gears:            4       
                     Gear Ratio 1st:          3.87 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 2nd:          2.25 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 3rd:          1.44 :1    
                     Gear Ratio 4th:          1.00 :1    
                     Final drive ratio:       2.65 :1    
                     Driving wheels:          REAR       
                     Car test weight:         4510 lb.   
                     % weight on front wheels:  54 %     
                     Wheelbase:               99.0 in.   
                     Tire section width:       225 mm.   
                     Wheel diameter:            16 in.   
                     Tire profile:              55 %     
                     Coefficient of drag:     0.45       
                     Frontal area:           21.20 sq.ft.
                     Overall height:          50.7 in.   
                     Overall width:           71.3 in.   
                     Ground clearance:         5.5 in.