1998 - Mercedes-Benz - C 55 AMG

Technical Specs of This Model
1. C 55 AMG 1998
2. C 55 AMG 2004
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model C 55 AMG
Production Year 1998
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code W 202 E 55
Model Family W
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2690 mm     (105,9 in)
Front Track 1509 mm     (59,4 in)
Rear Track 1483 mm     (58,4 in)
Length 4516 mm     (177,8 in)
Width 1723 mm     (67,8 in)
Height 1387 mm     (54,6 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 1570 kg     (3458,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 62 litre   (13,6 Imp gal ,  16,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
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 Bosch ME fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 342 HP     (255 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 510 N.m     (376,4 lb.ft ,  52 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 442,8 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 217,8 HP/ton    (162,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 62,9 HP/litre    (46,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 5,5 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
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 334 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 300 mm
Wheels (front) 7.5J x 17 H2
Wheels (rear) 8.5J x 17 H2
Tyres (front) 225/45 ZR 17
Tyres (rear) 245/40 ZR 17