1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

submitted by	Richard Owen
price $	$ $52 750 USD
engine	V8
valvetrain	SOHC 3 Val / Cyl.
displacement	4266 cc / 260.3 in³
bore	89.9 mm / 3.54 in
stroke	84.0 mm / 3.31 in
compression	11.0:1
power	225.2 kw / 302.0 bhp @ 5850 rpm
specific output	70.79 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	409.5 nm / 302.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
redline	6000
body / frame	Unit Steel
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	225/45ZR-17
rear tires	245/40ZR-17
front brakes	Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist & ABS
f brake size	x 335 mm / x 13.2 in
r brake size	x 300 mm / x 11.8 in
front wheels	F 43.2 x 19.0 cm / 17.0 x 7.5 in
rear wheels	R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
steering	Recirculating Ball w/ Variable Power Assist
curb weight	1533 kg / 3380 lbs
wheelbase	2690 mm / 105.9 in
front track	1590 mm / 62.6 in
rear track	1483 mm / 58.4 in
length	4506 mm / 177.4 in
width	1720 mm / 67.7 in
height	1425 mm / 56.1 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	3.07:1
top speed	~249.4 kph / 155.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.9 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~14.9 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~14.4 seconds