Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 launch on July 26, 2016:
Expected price in $ -61,250
Historically, AMG models have been the hot rods from Mercedes but with the new SLC43, that is no longer the case. Under the hood is a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 that makes a rather tepid 362 hp. Mercedes says it is just 0.1 second slower to 60 than the SLK55 it replaces, but it is also down by 53 hp and sure to run out of steam at higher speeds. The SLC43 has unique suspension tuning versus its SLC-class sibling, but from the exterior they look almost identical. How far the mighty have fallen.
Specifications
Vehicle | |
EPA Classification | Two-Seaters |
Weight Information | |
Base Curb Weight | 3518 |
Exterior Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 95.7 |
Length, Overall | 163.1 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.5 |
Height, Overall | 51.3 |
Track Width, Front | 61 |
Track Width, Rear | 61.7 |
Min Ground Clearance | N/A |
Liftover Height | N/A |
Interior Dimensions | |
Passenger Capacity | 2 |
Passenger Volume | 48.8 |
Front Head Room | 39.1 |
Front Leg Room | 42.5 |
Front Shoulder Room | 52.2 |
Front Hip Room | N/A |
Second Head Room | N/A |
Second Leg Room | N/A |
Second Shoulder Room | N/A |
Second Hip Room | N/A |
Cargo Area Dimensions | |
Trunk Volume | 6.4 |
Engine | |
Engine Order Code | |
Engine Type | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
Displacement | 3.0 L/183 |
Fuel System | Gasoline Direct Injection |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 362 @ 5500 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 384 @ 2000 |
Transmission | |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Trans Order Code | |
Trans Type | 9 |
Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
Trans Description Cont. Again | |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 5.35 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.24 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.25 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.64 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.21 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.93 |
Clutch Size | N/A |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.82 |
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.86 |
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.72 |
Steering | |
Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
Turning Diameter – Curb to Curb | 34.5 |
Turning Diameter – Wall to Wall | N/A |
Suspension | |
Suspension Type – Front | Strut |
Suspension Type – Rear | Multi-Link |
Suspension Type – Front (Cont.) | Strut |
Suspension Type – Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
Shock Absorber Diameter – Front | N/A |
Shock Absorber Diameter – Rear | N/A |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Front | N/A |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter – Rear | N/A |
Brakes | |
Brake Type | N/A |
Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
Disc – Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Disc – Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 14.2 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13 |
Drum – Rear (Yes or ) | |
Rear Drum Diam x Width | |
Wheels | |
Front Wheel Size | 18 X 8 |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 X 9 |
Spare Wheel Size | Compact |
Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
Tires | |
Front Tire Order Code | |
Rear Tire Order Code | |
Spare Tire Order Code | |
Front Tire Size | P235/40YR18 |
Rear Tire Size | P255/35YR18 |
Spare Tire Size | Compact |
Fuel Tank | |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A |
Mileage | |
EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy | N/A |
Cruising Range – City | N/A |
EPA Fuel Economy Est – City | N/A |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A |
Cruising Range – Hwy | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent – City | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent – Hwy | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent – Combined | N/A |
Battery Range | N/A |
Emissions | |
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | N/A |
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | N/A |
Cooling System | |
Total Cooling System Capacity | N/A |
Electrical | |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
Trailering | |
Dead Weight Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. | N/A |
Dead Weight Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. | N/A |
Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Trailer Wt. | N/A |
Wt Distributing Hitch – Max Tongue Wt. | N/A |
Safety & Warranty
Warranty |
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles Drive train: Corrosion: Roadside Assistance: |
SAFETY |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
ABS And Drive line Traction Control |
Side Impact Beams |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
mbrace Emergency S.O.S |
Active Brake Assist Forward Collision |
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
Curtain 1st Row Airbags |
Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag |
BabySmart Childseat Sensor |
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners |
Back-Up Camera |
ENTERTAINMENT |
Radio: AM/FM/HD/Satellite w/In-Dash Single CD -inc: Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 Surround-Sound System |
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Compatible Remote CD, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System, Weatherband and External Memory Control |
Audio Theft Deterrent |
Wireless Streaming |
Window Grid Antenna |
11 Harman/Kardon Speakers |
500w Regular Amplifier |
Digital Signal Processor |
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity |
1 LCD Monitor In The Front |
EXTERIOR |
Wheels: 18″ AMG Black Multispoke |
Tires: 235/40 R18 Fr & 255/35 R18 Rr High Perf |
Spare Tire Mobility Kit |
Steel Spare Wheel |
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo |
Clearcoat Paint |
Fixed Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade |
Body-Colored Front Bumper |
Body-Colored Rear Bumper |
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim |
Body-Colored Door Handles |
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Driver Auto Dimming, Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator |
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster |
Light Tinted Glass |
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets |
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum/Composite Panels |
Power Convertible Retractable Hard Top w/Lining, Glass Rear Window, Fixed Roll-Over Protection and Fixed Wind Blocker |
Grille w/Chrome Bar |
Lip Spoiler |
Trunk Rear Cargo Access |
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks |
Rear Fog Lamps |
Perimeter/Approach Lights |
LED Brakelights |
Fully Automatic Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off |
Cornering Lights |
INTERIOR |
8-Way Power Heated Seats w/Memory |
Sport Front Seats w/Leather Back Material |
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column |
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer |
Power Rear Windows |
mbrace LTE Full Service Internet Access |
2 Person Seating Capacity |
Sport Leather Steering Wheel w/Auto Tilt-Away |
Front Cupholder |
Front Cigar Lighter(s) |
Ashtray |
Compass |
Valet Function |
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type |
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button |
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start |
Homelink Garage Door Transmitter |
Cruise Control |
Manual Air Conditioning |
HVAC -inc: Residual Heat Recirculation and Supplemental Heater |
Illuminated Locking Glove Box |
Driver Foot Rest |
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Interior Accents |
Full Vinyl Headliner |
Leather Gear Shift Knob |
Nappa/DINAMICA Leather Upholstery |
Simulated Suede Door Trim Insert |
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror |
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination |
Full Floor Console w/Locking Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet |
Front Map Lights |
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting |
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front Floor Mats |
Carpet Floor Trim |
Rigid Cargo Cover |
Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit |
Cargo Space Lights |
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors and Steering Wheel |
Tracker System |
FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate, Windows and Sunroof/Convertible Roof |
Driver And Passenger Door Bins |
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down |
Delayed Accessory Power |
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature |
Systems Monitor |
Redundant Digital Speedometer |
Trip Computer |
Outside Temp Gauge |
Analog Display |
Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints |
Front Center Armrest |
4-Way Lumbar Support |
Driver And Passenger Heated-Cushion, Driver And Passenger Heated-Seatback |
Perimeter Alarm |
Engine Immobilizer |
1 12V DC Power Outlet |
Air Filtration |
MECHANICAL |
Engine: 3.0L Biturbo V6 |
Transmission: 9G-TRONIC Automatic |
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature |
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and AMG SPEEDSHIFT Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls |
Rear-Wheel Drive |
2.82 Axle Ratio |
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers |
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars |
Sport Tuned Suspension |
Hydraulic Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering |
18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank |
Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher |
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs |
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs |
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake |
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential |