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2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe

2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe

2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Coupe

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
engine V8
valvetrain SOHC 3 Valves / Cyl
displacement 5439 cc / 331.9 in³
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 92 mm / 3.62 in
compression 10.5:1
power 258.8 kw / 347 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output 63.8 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 510 nm / 376.2 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
redline 6000
driven wheels Front Engine
front tires 225/45ZR17
rear tires 245/40ZR17
front brakes Vented Discs w/ABS & Power Assist
f brake size x 335 mm / x 13.2 in
rear brakes Vented Discs w/ABS & Power Assist
r brake size x 300 mm / x 11.8 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 17.8 cm / 17.0 x 7.0 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
steering Recirculating Ball w/Power Assist
curb weight 1620 kg / 3571 lbs
wheelbase 2690 mm / 105.9 in
front track 1506 mm / 59.3 in
rear track 1488 mm / 58.6 in
length 4567 mm / 179.8 in
width 1722 mm / 67.8 in
height 1371 mm / 54.0 in
transmission 5-Speed Auo
gear ratios 3.59:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1, :1
final drive 2.82:1
top speed ~250 kph / 155.3 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.3 seconds
drag Cd