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Mercedes-Benz C 43 AMG
General information |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C 43 AMG |
| Year | 1997 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 57.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy |
| Engine size | 4266 ccm (260.31 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4266 ccm (260.31 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 306.9 PS (226 kW or 303 HP) at 5850 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 410.00 Nm (41.8 kgf-m or 302.4 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 89.9 x 84.0 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.5 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 6.4 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1957 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 4540 litres (1,199 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires |
| Turn circle | 11 m (421.3 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks, 334 mm |
| Rear brakes | Disks, 300 mm |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight |
| Weight | 1570 kg (3,461.3 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4520 mm (178.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1390 mm (54.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm (106.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 69.0 litres (18.23 gallons) |