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1997 AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

C-class

Modification

AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1997, Oct

End of production

2000, May

Emission standard

Euro 3

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

62 l 16.38 US gal
13.64 UK gal

Engine displacement

4266 cm³ 260.33 cu. In.

Power

306 hp (at 5850 rpm)

Torque

410 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 302.4 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5 G-TRONIC

Kerb weight

1570 kg 3461.3 lbs

Length

4516 mm 177.8 in

Width

1723 mm 67.83 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5J x 17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

16.5 l/100 km 14.25 US mpg
17.12 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg

- Combined

11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg
24.14 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

Overall emissions

280 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.2 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.33

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 113 E 43 / 113.944

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4266 cm³ 260.33 cu. In.

Power

306 hp (at 5850 rpm)

Torque

410 Nm (at 3250 rpm) 302.4 lb. ft (at 3250 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

3

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89.9 mm 3.54 in

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4516 mm 177.8 in

Width

1723 mm 67.83 in

Height

1387 mm 54.61 in

Wheelbase

2690 mm 105.91 in

Front track

1509 mm 59.41 in

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm 58.39 in

Turning diameter

10.74 m 35.24 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5 G-TRONIC

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

225/45 R17

- Rear

245/40 R17

Wheel rims

7.5J x 17

Rear wheel rims

8.5J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1570 kg 3461.3 lbs

Max. weight

1970 kg 4343.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

430 l 15.19 cu ft

- Max. roof load

400 kg 881.8 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202, facelift 1997) AMG C 43 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC is made in 1997 1998 1999 2000