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(2003 model)
2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 24-valve V engine, OHC, 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, 700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft @ 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 13.5 l/100km / 20.9 mpg-UK / 17.4 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SL 55 AMG | Issued until | |
| Serie | SL class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 317 l / 11.19 cu ft / 11.19 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4220 l / 149.03 cu ft / 149.03 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4540 mm / 178.7 in / 178.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1955 kg / 4310 lb / 4310 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1830 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 in | Load capacity | 245 kg / 540 lb / 540 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2200 kg / 4850 lb / 4850 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.77 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.02 m2 / 21.8 sq ft / 21.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 3 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel details | unleaded 95 | Bore/Stroke ratio | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | OHC | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 368.0 kW / 493.5 hp / 493.5 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 147.2 kW / 197.4 hp / 197.4 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 67.7 kW/l / 1.487 bhp/cu in / 1.487 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 128.7 N·m/l / 1.13 lb·ft/cu in / 1.13 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 255.8 kW/ton / 193.8 bhp/ton / 193.8 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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) | 13.5 l/100km / 20.9 mpg-UK / 17.4 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 316 g/km / 508 g/mi / 508 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 593 km / 368 mi / 368 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 7.00-20 | Tyres rear | 185/60-R15 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
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