1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic | Specifications
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Cylinder Bore | 97 mm |
| Engine Model/Code | M 113 E 55/M 113.985 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Engine displacement | 5439 cm3 |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.8 l |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Piston Stroke | 92 mm |
| Power | 354 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 65.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 530 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
General information
| Body type | Roadster |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Doors | 2 |
| End of production | July, 2001 year |
| Generation | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Model | SL |
| Modification (Engine) | AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 2 |
| Start of production | May, 1999 year |
Space, Volume and weights
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1815 kg |
| Max load | 395 kg |
| Max. weight | 2210 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 265 l |
Dimensions
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.32-0.40 |
| Front track | 1553 mm |
| Height | 1300 mm |
| Length | 4499 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.7 m |
| Rear (Back) track | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2515 mm |
| Width | 1812 mm |
Performance specs
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.9 sec |
| CO2 emissions (NEDC) | 370 g/km |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) | 12.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) | 9.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) | 18.5 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h, Electronically limited |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.1 kg/Hp, 195 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.4 kg/Nm, 292 Nm/tonne |
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| 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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