1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG specifications

1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2690 mm 105.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1505 mm 59.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1488 mm 58.6 inches
Length 4567 mm 179.8 inches
Width 1722 mm 67.8 inches
Height 1371 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1620 kg 3571 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 62 litres 13.6 [16.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 113 E 55 / 113.984
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.4 litre
5439 cc
(331.908 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 97 × 92 mm
3.82 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
3 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 347 PS (342 bhp) (255 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 510 Nm (376 ft·lb) (52 kgm)
at 3000-4300 rpm
Specific output 46.9 kW/litre
63.8 ps/litre
62.9 bhp/litre
1.03 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 93.77 Nm/litre
1.13 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system Bosch HMS 7.0 fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1178.3 kPa (170.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 679.88 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 24.5 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
214.05 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
157.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
211.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.35 kg/kW
10.61 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 17.1/8.5/11.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km17.1/8.5/11.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre5.8/11.8/8.5 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG16.5/33.2/24.1 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG13.8/27.7/20.1 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 281.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.30 m
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7½J x 17
Wheel size rear 8½J x 17
Tyres front 225/40 ZR 17
Tyres rear 245/40 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 334 mm
Rear brake diameter 300 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.82
general
Carfolio.com ID77033
Production total
Model code C 208 E 55
Model family C 208
RAC rating 46.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG added 2001-03-09.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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