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2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG

2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG

2001 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine V8
valvetrain SOHC 3 Valves / Cyl
displacement 5439 cc / 331.9 in³
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 92 mm / 3.62 in
compression 10.5:1
power 264.0 kw / 354.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output 65.09 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 530.12 nm / 391.0 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
redline 6000
front tires 245/45YR18
rear tires 275/40YR18
front brakes Vented Discs w/ABS & Power Assist
f brake size x 345 mm / x 13.6 in
r brake size x 315 mm / x 12.4 in
front wheels F 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18.0 x 8.5 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist
curb weight 1899 kg / 4187 lbs
wheelbase 3058 mm / 120.4 in
front track 1574 mm / 62.0 in
rear track 1578 mm / 62.1 in
length 5159 mm / 203.1 in
width 1857 mm / 73.1 in
height 1445 mm / 56.9 in
transmission 5-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.59:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1, :1
final drive 2.82:1
top speed ~249.4 kph / 155.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.7 seconds