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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
AMG C 55 V8 (347 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1998, July
End of production
2000, May
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
62
l
16.38
US gal
13.64
UK gal
Engine displacement
5439 cm³ 331.91 cu. In.
Power
347 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
510 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 376.16 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5 G-TRONIC
Kerb weight
1570 kg 3461.3 lbs
Length
4516 mm 177.8 in
Width
1723 mm 67.83 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
7.5J x 17
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
17.1
l/100 km
13.75
US mpg
16.52
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.5
l/100 km
27.67
US mpg
33.23
UK mpg
- Combined
11.7
l/100 km
20.1
US mpg
24.14
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
5.5 sec
0 - 60 mph
5.2 sec
Engine Model
M 113 E 55 / 113.983
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
5439 cm³ 331.91 cu. In.
Power
347 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
510 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 376.16 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
3
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm 3.82 in
Piston Stroke
92 mm 3.62 in
Compression ratio
10.5
Valvetrain
SOHC
Length
4516 mm 177.8 in
Width
1723 mm 67.83 in
Height
1387 mm 54.61 in
Wheelbase
2690 mm 105.91 in
Front track
1509 mm 59.41 in
Rear (Back) track
1483 mm 58.39 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5 G-TRONIC
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Tire size
- Front
225/45 R17
- Rear
245/40 R17
Wheel rims
7.5J x 17
Rear wheel rims
8.5J x 17
Kerb weight
1570 kg 3461.3 lbs
Max. weight
1970 kg 4343.1 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
400 kg 881.8 lbs