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Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG {R 129}

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
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 10.50:1
Fuel system Bo HFM fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 5.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 18.5/9.6/12.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 191.76 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1224.5 kPa (177.6 psi)
Specific torque 97.44 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 113 E 55 / 113.985
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 679.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2515 mm
wheelbase 99 in
Length (milimeters) 4499 mm
Length (inches) 177.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1809 mm
Width (inches) 71.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1290 mm
Height (inches) 50.8 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1820 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4012 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 0.320
Frontal area 2.00 m2
Cx 0.64

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 11.30 m
Tyres 245/40 ZR 18
Wheels 8.5J x 18 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 334 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.82

General information

RAC rating 46.7
Number made
Model code R 129 E 55
Model family R 129
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG {R 129} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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