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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 | 155.34 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
390.91 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
4001.39 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?2210 kg
4872.22 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?265 l
9.36 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

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

General information

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

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/h5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.6 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 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. 390.91 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
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Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1815 kg 4001.39 lbs.
Max. weight 2210 kg 4872.22 lbs.
Max load 395 kg 870.83 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 265 l 9.36 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18
Rear wheel tires: 275/35 ZR 18
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2
Rear wheel rims: 9.5 J x 18 H 2