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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic 1999, 2000, 2001
Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic 1999, 2000, 2001
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic 1999, 2000, 2001

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Year of production

1999

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic

Power

354 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

530 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

370 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 3

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

18.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 113.985
Power
354 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
65.1 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine displacement
5439 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
92 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1815 kg

Max weight (kg)

2210 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

265 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4499 mm

Width (mm)

1812 mm

Height (mm)

1300 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2515 mm

Front track (mm)

1553 mm

Rear track (mm)

1545 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.7 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

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

Rear tires size

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

Wheel rims size

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

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