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Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz S 55 AMG
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving13.5 litres/100 km (17.49 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power500.00 PS (368 kW or 493 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque700.00 Nm (71.4 kgf-m or 516.3 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.2519 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1985 kg (4,376.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2480 kg (5,467.5 pounds)
Overall length5050 mm (198.8 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2970 mm (116.9 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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