BY THE GOAUTO TEAM | 12th Jan 2015
The Basics
Body Type:
Convertible
Seats:
2
Series:
R231 MY15
Warranty (kms):
Unlimited
Warranty (years):
Three years
Engine
Aspiration:
Direct Injection Turbo
Bore:
98.0mm
Capacity:
5461cc
Compression Ratio:
10.7:1
Cylinders:
8
Engine number:
157983 60 ######
Engine type:
V
Fuel type:
Premium Unleaded 98
Litre:
5.5
Location:
Front
Orientation:
Inline
Valve desc.:
DOHC
Valves:
32
Transmission
Drive train:
Rear-wheel drive
Shift position:
floor
Transmission:
7-speed sequential manual
Weight and Capacities
Fuel tank size:
75 litres
Performance/Statistics
CO2 Emissions:
235 g/km
CO2 Emissions (City):
330
CO2 Emissions (Highway):
183
EURO rating:
5
Fuel usage:
10.2 l/100km
Fuel usage (City):
14.3 l/100km
Fuel usage (Highway):
7.8 l/100km
Greenhouse rating:
5.5
Gross vehicle mass GVM (kgs):
2165
Kerb to kerb:
11.04m
Payload (kgs):
380
Power (kW):
430
Power (RPM):
5500
Stroke:
90.5
Torque (Nm):
900
Torque (rpm):
2250-3750
Weight (kgs):
1785
Wheels and Tyres
Front tyres:
255/35
Front wheels:
9/19
Rear tyres:
285/30
Rear wheels:
10/19
Spare:
Run-flat
Type:
Alloy
Dimensions (Exterior)
Doors:
2
Ground clearance:
107mm
Height:
1315mm
Length:
4617mm
Overhang front:
998
Overhang rear:
1029
Track front:
1600
Track rear:
1604
Wheelbase:
2585
Width:
2099mm
Width (without mirrors):
1877mm
Dimensions (Interior)
Elbow room front:
1472
Headroom front:
958mm
Luggage volume:
241
Luggage volume seats down:
381
Shoulder room front:
1409mm
Interior
3 spoke sports steering wheel:
gearshift paddles
leather & multi-function
Command Online system:
10gb music register
17.8cm colour monitor
am/fm radio
bluetooth connectivity
dvd navigation
linguatronic voice activation
mp3/wma/acc compatibility
sdhc card slot
single disc dvd/cd changer
Electric windows:
convenience feature
obstruction sensor
Harman Kardon Logic7 sound:
11 speakers including woofers
dolby dts & extra amplifier
Luxury sports seats:
deep lateral support
full electric adjustment
heating & ventilation
memory
multi-contour backrests
Media interface:
3.5mm aux-in socket
cables included
ipod integration
usb port in centre console
Centre console/armrest:
with storage compartment
Cruise control with Speedtronic:
variable speed limiter
Door sill panels:
with mb lettering
Electric steering column:
reach & height adjustment
Front dash console:
with double cup holder
Multi-function display:
in instrument cluster
Sports pedals with rubber studs:
brushed stainless steel
Storage behind centre console:
with retractable cover
Exterior
Auto retracting Vario roof:
electro-hydraulic & body colour
remote open & close
Chrome twin pipe exhaust:
in diffuser-look rear apron
trapezoid shape
Heated electric door mirrors:
auto dimming driver mirror
folding & led indicators
Intelligent Light System:
active high beam assist
active light system
adaptive bi-xenon headlights
cornering light function
dynamic range adjustment
headlight assist (auto mode)
headlight cleaning system
Active Parking Assist:
with parktronic assistance
Rain sensor windscreen wipers:
one touch wipe
Safety
Driving Assistance package Plus:
active blind spot assist
active lane keeping assist
bas plus
distronic plus cruise control
Auto extending roll-over bars:
behind each head restraint
Automatic locking doors:
with emergency opening
Seat belt pre-tensioners:
with force limiters
Security
Electronic immobiliser:
elcode locking system
remote control
visible locking verification signal
Keyless-Go package:
automatic lock/unlock
drive authorisation system
hands free access function
remote boot lid open & close
Anti-theft alarm:
with interior motion sensor
Central locking:
interior switch & crash sensor
Designer ignition key:
with chrome highlighting
Tech
4 wheel ventilated disc brakes:
front discs perforated
Adaptive Brake:
with hold function
Electric Direct-Steer power steering:
turning circle 11.04 metres
Extra Features
3 spoke AMG steering wheel:
aluminium gearshift paddles
flat underside
multi-function performance
AMG Drive Unit with rotary switch:
favourites button
on/off button for esp
race start function
select driving modes
suspension settings button
AMG multi-function display:
with racetimer
AMG performance braking system:
ventilated & perforated
AMG Speedshift MCT 7 speed:
auto double declutch function
AMG sports bucket seats:
with silver amg badging
AMG sports exhaust system:
two chrome twin tailpipes
AMG sports pedals with rubber studs:
brushed stainless steel
Grey brake callipers:
with amg lettering
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