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

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Key specs

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

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
12.8 l/100 km
18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
370 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 1999 SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec
0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1999 AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
354 Hp, 530 Nm
391 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1999 AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
5.4 l
5439 cm3
331.91 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1999 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) Roadster 1999 AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4499 mm
177.13 in.
What is the width of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1812 mm
71.34 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
1815 kg
4001 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
2210 kg
4872 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
265 l
9.4 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Modification (Engine)
AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
May, 1999
End of production
July, 2001
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
18.5 l/100 km 12.7 US mpg
15.3 UK mpg
5.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
12.8 l/100 km 18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
370 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.6 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
5.1 kg/Hp, 195 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 292 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
354 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
65.1 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 391 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113 E 55/M 113.985
Engine displacement
5439 cm3 331.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm 3.82 in.
Piston Stroke
92 mm 3.62 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.8 l 8.24 US qt | 6.86 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1815 kg 4001 lbs.
Max. weight
2210 kg 4872 lbs.
Max load
395 kg 871 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
265 l 9.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4499 mm 177.13 in.
Width
1812 mm 71.34 in.
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase
2515 mm 99.02 in.
Front track
1553 mm 61.14 in.
Rear (Back) track
1545 mm 60.83 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32-0.40
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.7 m 35.1 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18
Rear wheel tires: 275/35 ZR 18
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2
Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 18 H 2