I didnt know the old type SL had the modern type name "55 AMG".
Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG (R129) specs
| Car type | Convertible |
| Curb weight | 1745 kg (3847 lbs) |
| Years built | 1999 - 2001 |
| Origin country | Germany |
| Gas mileage | 18.8-10.9 l/100 km (13-22 mpg US / 15-26 mpg UK) |
| Views | 102 |
| Submitted by | Hoppelmoppel123 |
Lap times
| Track | Time |
|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.50 |
General performance
| Top speed | 270 kph (168 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 61.8 kph (38.4 mph) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Noise @ 80 kph | 68 dB |
| Noise @ 100 kph | 72 dB |
| Noise @ 160 kph | 81 dB |
| Noise @ 180 kph | 82 dB |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | V8 |
| Displacement | 5.4 l (332 ci / 5439 cc) |
| Power | 354 ps (349 bhp / 260 kw) |
| Torque | 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) |
| Power / liter | 65 ps (64 hp) |
| Power / weight | 203 ps (200 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 304 Nm (224 lb-ft) / t |
| Efficiency | 24 PS per l/100 km |
| Transmission | 5 speed automatic |
| Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
SL 55 AMG competition
FastestLaps 2w ago @Corvolet3
I suspect this also had the previous generation non-supercharged V8 engine...
Corvolet3 2w ago @FastestLaps
Last time I checked, yes. I think it was 1992 or 1993 where they started naming their cars differently: 3 digits for the normal models and 2 digits for the AMG.
For example, the 300 CE AMG with a 3.6 liter inline 6 got a name change to E36 AMG, and the 500E simply became the E500/E50 AMG.
I think it was a good decision cause it's easier to tell the AMG versions apart
