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1999 AMG SL 73 V12 (525 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 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1999, Apr

End of production

2001, May

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

7291 cm³ 444.92 cu. In.

Power

525 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

750 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 553.17 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1975 kg 4354.1 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

24.5 l/100 km 9.6 US mpg
11.53 UK mpg

- Extra urban

11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg
24.78 UK mpg

- Combined

15.9 l/100 km 14.79 US mpg
17.77 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 3

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

4.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

4.6 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.32 - 0.4

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 120 E 73/120.990

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

7291 cm³ 444.92 cu. In.

Power

525 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

750 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 553.17 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

12

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

91.5 mm 3.6 in

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm 3.64 in

Compression ratio

10.5

Valvetrain

DOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4499 mm 177.13 in

Width

1812 mm 71.34 in

Height

1296 mm 51.02 in

Wheelbase

2515 mm 99.02 in

Front track

1553 mm 61.14 in

Rear (Back) track

1541 mm 60.67 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, Hydro-pneumatic element, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Hydro-pneumatic element, 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

1975 kg 4354.1 lbs

Max. weight

2320 kg 5114.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

265 l 9.36 cu ft

- Max. roof load

345 kg 760.6 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic is made in 1999 2000 2001