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2012 AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SLK

Modification

AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

2012

End of production

2015

Emission standard

Euro 5

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.

Power

421 hp (at 6800 rpm)

Torque

540 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 398.28 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

7 G-TRONIC PLUS

Kerb weight

1535 kg 3384.1 lbs

Length

4134 mm 162.76 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

8J x 18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg
45.56 UK mpg

- Combined

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 5

Overall emissions

195 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

4.6 sec

0 - 60 mph

4.4 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.34

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 152.980

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Direct injection

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine systems

Start & Stop System

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.

Power

421 hp (at 6800 rpm)

Torque

540 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 398.28 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm 3.86 in

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm 3.56 in

Compression ratio

12.6

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

9.5 l 10.07 US qt
8.36 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4134 mm 162.76 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Width including mirrors

2006 mm 78.98 in

Height

1301 mm 51.22 in

Wheelbase

2430 mm 95.67 in

Front track

1559 mm 61.38 in

Rear (Back) track

1565 mm 61.61 in

Front overhang

870 mm 34.25 in

Rear overhang

834 mm 32.83 in

Turning diameter

10.53 m 34.55 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

7 G-TRONIC PLUS

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 360x36 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 330x22 mm

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

235/40 R18

- Rear

255/35 R18

Wheel rims

8J x 18

Rear wheel rims

9J x 18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1535 kg 3384.1 lbs

Max. weight

1910 kg 4210.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

225 l 7.95 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

335 l 11.83 cu ft

- Max. roof load

375 kg 826.7 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS is made in 2012 2013 2014 2015