2001 Mercedes-Benz Lorinser CL500

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	K50 V8
valvetrain	SOHC 3 Valves / Cyl
displacement	4966 cc / 303.0 in³
bore	97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke	84 mm / 3.31 in
compression	10.0:1
power	288.6 kw / 387.0 bhp @ 5700 rpm
specific output	77.93 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	580 nm / 427.8 ft lbs @ 3900 rpm
redline	6000
front tires	275/35ZR19
rear tires	275/35ZR19
front brakes	Vented Discs w/ABS & Power Assist
f brake size	x 331 mm / x 13.0 in
r brake size	x 300 mm / x 11.8 in
front wheels	F 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19.0 x 9.0 in
rear wheels	R 48.3 x 25.4 cm / 19.0 x 10.0 in
steering	Speed Sensitive Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
curb weight	1867 kg / 4116 lbs
wheelbase	2885 mm / 113.6 in
front track	1577 mm / 62.1 in
rear track	1578 mm / 62.1 in
length	4994 mm / 196.6 in
width	1857 mm / 73.1 in
height	1397 mm / 55.0 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
0 – 60 mph	~6.1 seconds