(2006 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 55 AMG | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 230 | Body construction | |
| Model code | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4535 mm / 178.5 in / 178.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1960 kg / 4321 lb / 4321 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1827 mm / 71.9 in / 71.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1295 mm / 51.0 in / 51.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm / 100.8 in / 100.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1569 mm / 61.8 in / 61.8 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1551 mm / 61.1 in / 61.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | 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 | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 679.88 cm3/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 380.3 kW / 517.1 hp / 517.1 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm | |
| Aspiration | supercharged | Max. torque | 720.0 Nm / 531.0 lbft / 531.0 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output | 375.1 kW / 510.0 bhp / 510.0 bhp | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 93.8 kW/l / 2.090 bhp/cu in / 2.090 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 132.38 Nm/l / 1.158 lbft/cu in / 1.158 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | 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 | 260.20 kW/ton / 353.77 bhp/ton / 353.77 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.50 s / 4.50 s / 4.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.4Li. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi. |
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 18 | Wheels rear | 9.5J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 255/40 R 18 | Tyres rear | 285/35 R 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
