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Model SL500 SL55 AMG

General Information

Price [$US] ca. $85,990 (Get the latest price here)
   
Layout front-engine / rear-wheel-drive
Drag Coefficient [cd] 0.29 0.30
Curb Weight [lb (kg)] 4045 (1835) 4235 (1920)
Weight Distribution [%f / r] 51 / 49
Trunk Space [cu ft. (L)] 8.3 + 2.9
   
Overall Length [in. (mm)] 178.5 (4535)
Overall Width [in. (mm)] 72.0 (1827)
Overall Height [in. (mm)] 51.1 (1298) 51.0 (1295)
Wheelbase [in. (mm)] 100.8 (2560)
Track Front [in. (mm)] 61.4 (1559) 61.8 (1570)
Track Rear [in. (mm)] 60.9 (1547) 61.1 (1552)
   
Steering Rack & Pinion with variable power-assist
Turning Radius [ft. (m)] 18.1 (5.6)
Tires front 255/45 ZR17
Tires rear 255/45 ZR17

Engine

Type V8; alu block&heads Supercharged (11.6 psi)
Valvetrain SOHC 3-valve/cyl.
Displacement [cc] 4966 5439
Bore & Stroke [mm] 97.0 x 84.0 97.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Redline [rpm] 6000 NA
   
Max. Power [Bhp at rpm] 302 at 5600 493 at 6100
Max. Torque [lb-ft (Nm) at rpm] 339 (460) at 2700 516 (700) at 2650
Bhp/Liter 60.8 90.6

Accomodation

Seating Capacity 2
Front Head Room [in. (mm)] 37.0 (940)
Front Leg Room [in. (mm)] 47.0 (1194)

Interior Noise

Idle in neutral [dBA] 50
70 mph coasting [dBA] 67

Gear Ratios

1st 3.59:1
2nd 2.19:1
3rd 1.41:1
4th 1.00:1
5th 0.83:1
Final drive 2.82:1

Suspension

Front Multi-Link; electr. contr. coil springs, tube shocks (S55: auto leveling hydraulic springs)
Rear Multi-Link; electr. contr. coil springs, tube shocks (S55: auto leveling hydraulic springs)

Braking

Front - Brakes 13.0 in. (330 mm)
ventilated discs		 14.2 in. (361 mm) vented & cross drilled
Rear - Brakes 11.8 in. (300 mm)
ventilated discs		 13.0 in. (330 mm) vented & cross drilled
70 - 0 mph [ft (m)] 155 (48.2)  
60 - 0 mph [ft (m)] 117 (36.4)  

Performance*

0 - 60 mph [secs] 5.8 4.5
0 - 100 mph [secs] 15.0 10.9
1/4 mile [secs at mph] 14.5 at 98.4 13.0 at 110
     
Top Speed [mph] 155 155
Lateral acceleration [g] 0.90 0.91
     
Fuel Economy [City/Hwy in mpg] 15 / 21 14 / 20

*Actual performance results may vary depending on specification of vehicle, road and environmental conditions, testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only, and verification should not be attempted on public roads.

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