The Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG is a rear wheel drive motor vehicle, with the motor mounted in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body.
It forms part of Mercedes-Benz's R 230 series of cars.
Its 5.4 litre engine is a supercharged, single overhead camshaft, 8 cylinder unit that develops 493 bhp (500 PS/368 kW) of power at 6100 rpm, and maximum torque of 700 N·m (516 lb·ft/71.4 kgm) at 2750-4000 rpm.
The engine powers the wheels compliments of a 5 speed automatic transmission.
Stated kerb weight is 1955 kg.
Top quoted speed is 250 km/h or 155 mph, quoted fuel consumption figures are 20.3/9.6/13.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 324.0 g/km.
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