Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
The SL 55 AMG was the fastest car in the world fitted with an automatic transmission at the time of its launch. Its power and performance transformed the car into a high-performance GT.
The fifth generation of the SL was introduced at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show. The most important change over the previous generation was the introduction of the retractable hard-top instead of a canvas top. The SLK success was a convincing recipe, which was adopted by the luxurious GT vehicle.
With a raked front fascia and windshield, the SL looked more like a sports car, but its luxurious interior and soft suspension transformed it into a true GT vehicle. The retractable hard-top was a novelty for the SL-class since it made the car both a coupe and a convertible. But the AMG version was less of a GT and more of a sports-car.
The early versions featured some luxury features such as leather seats and an infotainment unit with navigation. Over its life-cycle, the car was transformed slowly and received better amenities, such as a bigger screen, heated and ventilated seats, and radar-based cruise control. To cover and uncover the car it took just 16 seconds.
Over 19.000 units were produced between 2001 and 2006 when the car received a facelift. Its 5.5-liter supercharged engine was mated to a standard 5G-Tronic automatic gearbox. Without a speed limiter, the car was able to reach 202 mph (325 kph) on a test-track.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.4L V8 Kompressor RWD (476 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5439 cm3 |
Power: | 350 KW @ 6100 RPM 476 HP @ 6100 RPM 469 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 2650-4000 RPM 700 Nm @ 2650-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 5 Speed With AMG Speedshift |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40 R18W Front / 285/35 R18W Rear |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.5 in (4534 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.1 in (1,570/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.3-11.1 cuFT (235 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4281 lbs (1942 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4840 lbs (2195 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.2 mpg US (21 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 340 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.4L V8 Kompressor RWD (500 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5439 cm3 |
Power: | 368 KW @ 6100 RPM 500 HP @ 6100 RPM 493 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 2750-4000 RPM 700 Nm @ 2750-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 5 Speed With AMG Speedshift |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40 R18W Front / 285/35 R18W Rear |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 178.5 in (4534 mm) |
Width: | 71.9 in (1826 mm) |
Height: | 51 in (1295 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/61.1 in (1,570/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.3-11.1 cuFT (235 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4310 lbs (1955 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4851 lbs (2200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.8 mpg US (19.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 340 g/km |