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Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG {R 230}

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 97.00 mm × 92.00 mm 3.82 in × 3.62 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.4 litre 5439 cc (331.908 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 3 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 517.1 PS (510.0 bhp) (380.3 kW) @ 6100 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 4.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 260.2 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 720.0 Nm (531 ft·lb) (73.4 kgm) @ 2600-4000 rpm
bmep 1663.5 kPa (241.3 psi)
Specific torque 132.38 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 679.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2560 mm
wheelbase 100.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4535 mm
Length (inches) 178.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1827 mm
Width (inches) 71.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1295 mm
Height (inches) 51 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1960 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4321 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 255/40 R 18
Wheels 8.5J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.82

General information

RAC rating 46.7
Number made
Model code
Model family R 230
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG {R 230} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2006

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