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Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
General information | |
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| Model | Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG |
| Year | 1998 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 18.5 litres/100 km (12.71 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 12.8 litres/100 km (18.38 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 353.90 PS (260 kW or 349 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 530.00 Nm (54.0 kgf-m or 390.9 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.2 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1945 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4540 litres (1,199 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 317 litres (84 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (444.9 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks, 334 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks, 300 mm |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1820 kg (4,012.4 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4510 mm (177.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 1820 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1300 mm (51.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 80.0 litres (21.14 gallons) |
