Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic 1999

General Information

Modification (Engine)

AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1999 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

2001 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1545 mm

Width

1812 mm

Height

1300 mm

Length

4499 mm

Front track

1553 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

0.7

Wheelbase

2515 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

5.1 kg/Hp, 195 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.4 kg/Nm, 292 Nm/tonne

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

395 kg

Kerb Weight

1815 kg

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

265 l

Max. weight

2210 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 18 H 2

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18Rear wheel tires: 275/35 ZR 18

Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic