MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 MANUAL 1999 -------------------------------- Note: On some cars, the coeficient of drag has been estimated because not all manufacturers tell that about a car. CAR SPECIFICATIONS Engine Displacement: 2295 cc. Engine Location: FRONT Engine Type: SUPER Engine Max Horsepower: 185 bhp @: 5300 rpm Engine Torque: 200 lb-ft @: 3650 rpm Compression Ratio: 8.8 :1 Maximum engine speed: 5800 rpm Transmission Type: MANUAL Number of Gears: 5 Gear Ratio 1st: 3.86 :1 Gear Ratio 2nd: 2.18 :1 Gear Ratio 3rd: 1.38 :1 Gear Ratio 4th: 1.00 :1 Gear Ratio 5th: 0.80 :1 Final drive ratio: 3.46 :1 Driving wheels: REAR Car test weight: 3110 lb. % weight on front wheels: 52 % Wheelbase: 94.5 in. Tire section width: 245 mm. Wheel diameter: 17 in. Tire profile: 40 % Coefficient of drag: 0.34 Frontal area: n/a Overall height: 50.8 in. Overall width: 67.5 in. Ground clearance: 5.2 in.