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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
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General information

Name

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

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SLK
Generation

SLK (R172)
Year of production

2012

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

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

Power

421 Hp @ 6800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

540 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

195 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 5

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

8.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

4.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
421 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Power per litre
77.1 Hp/l
Torque
540 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
5461 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
98 mm
Piston stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
12.6
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Direct injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1535 kg

Max weight (kg)

1910 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

225 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

335 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4134 mm

Width (mm)

1810 mm

Height (mm)

1301 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2430 mm

Front track (mm)

1559 mm

Rear track (mm)

1565 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.53 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

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

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Front suspension system

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

Rear suspension system

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 360x36 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 330x22 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 235/40 R18Rear wheel tires: 255/35 R18

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 235/40 R18Rear wheel tires: 255/35 R18

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 18Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18

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