2001 - 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 2001
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family R
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2560 mm     (100,8 in)
Front Track 1569 mm     (61,8 in)
Rear Track 1551 mm     (61,1 in)
Length 4535 mm     (178,5 in)
Width 1815 mm     (71,5 in)
Height 1295 mm     (51 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1955 kg     (4306,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 80 litre   (17,6 Imp gal ,  21,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction alloy block & head
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
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo HFM fuel inj.
Aspiration Type S/Charged
Compressor Type 1 IHI supercharger
Intercooler Type
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 469 HP     (349,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6100 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 700 N.m     (516,6 lb.ft ,  71,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2650 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 547,5 N.m    (6100 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 239,9 HP/ton    (178,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 86,2 HP/litre    (64,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 4,7 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 rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,6
Turning Circle Diameter 10,9 m    (35,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.4Li.ABC.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.ABC.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 360 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 330 mm
Wheels (front) 8.5J x 18 ET 30
Wheels (rear) 9.5J x 18 ET 33
Tyres (front) 255/40 R 18
Tyres (rear) 285/35 R 18