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Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG

5-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), 8-cylinder 24-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in, 368.0 kW / 493.5 hp / 493.5 hp @ 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm, 699.7 N·m / 516.1 lb·ft / 516.1 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, four wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2008
ModelG 55 AMGIssued until
SerieG classNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)1388 l / 49.02 cu ft / 49.02 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)3511 l / 123.99 cu ft / 123.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4720 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 inTotal (curb) weight
Width1870 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inDry weight
Height1980 mm / 78.0 in / 78.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2860 mm / 112.6 in / 112.6 inGross (max.) weight2556 kg / 5635 lb / 5635 lb
Track frontTowing weight3175 kg / 7000 lb / 7000 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance220 mm / 8.7 in / 8.7 inFuel capacity96 l / 21.1 UK gal / 25.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)3.15 m2 / 33.9 sq ft / 33.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder3
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power368.0 kW / 493.5 hp / 493.5 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm
AspirationMax. torque699.7 N·m / 516.1 lb·ft / 516.1 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)147.2 kW / 197.4 hp / 197.4 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output67.7 kW/l / 1.487 bhp/cu in / 1.487 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque128.6 N·m/l / 1.13 lb·ft/cu in / 1.13 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle14.0 m / 45.9 ft / 45.9 ft
Suspension frontLinksve aixleSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG

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