(1998 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 55 AMG | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 129 | Body construction | |
| Model code | R 129 E 55 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4499 mm / 177.1 in / 177.1 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1809 mm / 71.2 in / 71.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.79 |
| Height | 1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1820 kg / 4012 lb / 4012 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in / 99.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1535 mm / 60.4 in / 60.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1523 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.32 | Frontal Area | 2.00 m2 / 21.5 sq ft / 21.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.64 |
| Engine Code | M 113 E 55 / 113.985 | Total number of cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 679.88 cm3/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 260.2 kW / 353.8 hp / 353.8 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 530.0 Nm / 390.9 lbft / 390.9 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 256.7 kW / 349.0 bhp / 349.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 64.2 kW/l / 1.430 bhp/cu in / 1.430 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 97.44 Nm/l / 0.852 lbft/cu in / 0.852 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.82 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 191.76 kW/ton / 260.72 bhp/ton / 260.72 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.90 s / 5.90 s / 5.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 18.5 l/100km / 15.3 mi/UK gal / 12.7 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.6 l/100km / 29.4 mi/UK gal / 24.5 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 12.8 l/100km / 22.1 mi/UK gal / 18.4 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | 11.30 m / 37.07 ft / 37.07 ft |
| Suspension front | I.W.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| 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 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | ventilated disc,S, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 334 mm / 13.1 in / 13.1 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
