1995 Mercedes-Benz E 50 AMG

In 1996 the E 50 AMG with a five-litre AMG V8 engine developing 255 kW/347 hp was introduced as the top-of-the-line model in the completely new Mercedes-Benz E-Class with its distinctive twin-headlamp look.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	M 119 E 50 AMG, 90 Degree V8
position	Front Longitudinal
valvetrain	DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement	4973 cc / 303.5 in³
bore	96.5 mm / 3.8 in
stroke	85.0 mm / 3.35 in
compression	11.0:1
power	258.8 kw / 347 bhp @ 5750 rpm
specific output	69.78 bhp per litre
torque	480 nm / 354.0 ft lbs @ 3750-4250 rpm
body / frame	Unit Steel
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	235/40 ZR 18
rear tires	265/35 ZR 18
front brakes	Internally Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist, ABS
f brake size	x 334 mm / x 13.1 in
rear brakes	Internally Vented Discs w/Vacuum Assist, ABS
r brake size	x 300 mm / x 11.8 in
front wheels	F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
rear wheels	R 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18.0 x 9.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Power Steering
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Gas Pressure Shocks, AntiRoll Bar
r suspension	Multi-Link w/Coil Springs, Gas Pressure Shocks, AntiRoll Bar
wheelbase	2833 mm / 111.5 in
front track	1560 mm / 61.4 in
rear track	1543 mm / 60.7 in
length	4795 mm / 188.8 in
width	1799 mm / 70.8 in
height	1411 mm / 55.6 in
transmission	5-Speed Automatic
gear ratios	3.59:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1, :1
final drive	3.06:1
top speed	~250 kph / 155.3 mph
0 – 60 mph	~6.1 seconds