1998 - Mercedes-Benz - SL 55 AMG

Technical Specs of This Model
1. SL 55 AMG 1998
2. SL 55 AMG 2001
3. SL 55 AMG 2006
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model SL 55 AMG
Production Year 1998
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code R 129 E 55
Model Family R
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2515 mm     (99 in)
Front Track 1535 mm     (60,4 in)
Rear Track 1523 mm     (60 in)
Length 4499 mm     (177,1 in)
Width 1809 mm     (71,2 in)
Height 1290 mm     (50,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1820 kg     (4008,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,32
Frontal Area 2
Cx 0,64
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 3    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5439 cc     (331,91 cu in)
Bore 97 mm     (3,82 in)
Stroke 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,05
Unitary Capacity 679,88 cc/cylinder    (41,49 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo HFM fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 349 HP     (260,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 530 N.m     (391,1 lb.ft ,  54,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 451,9 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 191,8 HP/ton    (143 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 64,2 HP/litre    (47,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption 18.5/9.6/12.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 5,9 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5A
Top Gear Ratio 0,83 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,82 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3
Turning Circle Diameter 11,3 m    (37,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 334 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 300 mm
Wheels (front) 8.5J x 18 H 2
Wheels (rear) 9.5J x 18 H 2
Tyres (front) 245/40 ZR 18
Tyres (rear) 275/35 ZR 18