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1999 AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SL

Modification

AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1999, May

End of production

2001, July

Emission standard

Euro 3

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

5439 cm³ 331.91 cu. In.

Power

354 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

530 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1815 kg 4001.4 lbs

Length

4499 mm 177.13 in

Width

1812 mm 71.34 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

8.5 J x 18 H 2

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

18.5 l/100 km 12.71 US mpg
15.27 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.43 UK mpg

- Combined

12.8 l/100 km 18.38 US mpg
22.07 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

NEDC

370 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.6 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.32 - 0.4

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 113 E 55/M 113.985

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5439 cm³ 331.91 cu. In.

Power

354 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

530 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

3

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm 3.82 in

Piston Stroke

92 mm 3.62 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.8 l 8.27 US qt
6.86 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4499 mm 177.13 in

Width

1812 mm 71.34 in

Height

1300 mm 51.18 in

Wheelbase

2515 mm 99.02 in

Front track

1553 mm 61.14 in

Rear (Back) track

1545 mm 60.83 in

Turning diameter

10.7 m 35.1 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

245/40 ZR 18

- Rear

275/35 ZR 18

Wheel rims

8.5 J x 18 H 2

Rear wheel rims

9.5 J x 18 H 2

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1815 kg 4001.4 lbs

Max. weight

2210 kg 4872.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

265 l 9.36 cu ft

- Max. roof load

395 kg 870.8 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic is made in 1999 2000 2001