1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230

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Rank: #15

Class: 1998

0-60 Time: 6.6 seconds

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The top 10 fastest cars from 1998 are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 0-60 times. We crunched the numbers from the best estimates of several premier resources, including Motor Trend, Road & Track, Car & Driver and more.

Pulling up at #15 in this class is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230, which races 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds. Sports cars with this rate of acceleration are generally classified as Spirited Cars.

It lags behind the #14 ranked 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T by 0.1 seconds and darts ahead of the #16 ranked 1998 Volvo S70 GLT by 0.1 seconds.

Whether you are behind the wheel of one of these cars or happen to spot one in the next lane over, think twice before you step on the gas pedal. In a race from 0-60 mph between 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 vs. 1998 Volvo S70 GLT, you would WIN by 0.1 seconds!

If you happen to roll up next to another Mercedes-Benz, be sure you know what you're up against. Find out where your car stands among the top 10 fastest cars from 1998.

Vehicle information

Year: 1998

Make: Mercedes-Benz

Model: SLK230

Engine: I-4 supercharged

Horsepower: 185

Torque: 200

Transmission: 5A

Curb Weight: 3025

City MPG: 22

Highway MPG: 30

MSRP: $42,896

Performance statistics

Tags:

Class: Spirited Cars

Rank: #221

Best 0-60 Time: 6.6 seconds

Best ¼ Mile: 15.0 seconds

@ speed: 92.3 mph

Best Top Speed: 0.0 mph

Best Skid Pad: 0.8 G

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