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(2001 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), 8-cylinder 24-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in, 349.7 kW / 469.0 hp / 469.0 hp @ 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm, 700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft @ 2650 rpm / 2650 rpm / 2650 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 317 l / 11.19 cu ft / 11.19 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4540 l / 160.33 cu ft / 160.33 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4535 mm / 178.5 in / 178.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1955 kg / 4310 lb / 4310 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1815 mm / 71.5 in / 71.5 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 (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.00 m2 / 21.5 sq ft / 21.5 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 (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | alloy block & heads | 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 | Bo HFM fuel inj. | 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 | 349.7 kW / 469.0 hp / 469.0 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm | |
| Aspiration | supercharged | Max. torque | 700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft at 2650 rpm / 2650 rpm / 2650 rpm |
| Compressor type | 1 IHI supercharger | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 162.4 kW / 217.8 hp / 217.8 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 64.3 kW/l / 1.413 bhp/cu in / 1.413 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | 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 | 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 (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 239.9 kW/ton / 181.8 bhp/ton / 181.8 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.6 | Turning circle | 10.9 m / 35.8 ft / 35.8 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent,4 Links,ABC | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link,ABC |
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 18 ET 30 | Wheels rear | 9.5J x 18 ET 33 |
| Tyres front | 255/40 R 18 | Tyres rear | 285/35 R 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 360 mm / 14.2 in / 14.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
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