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1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
price $ $ $52 750 USD
engine V8
valvetrain SOHC 3 Val / Cyl.
displacement 4266 cc / 260.3 in³
bore 89.9 mm / 3.54 in
stroke 84.0 mm / 3.31 in
compression 11.0:1
power 225.2 kw / 302.0 bhp @ 5850 rpm
specific output 70.79 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 409.5 nm / 302.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
redline 6000
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires 225/45ZR-17
rear tires 245/40ZR-17
front brakes Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist & ABS
f brake size x 335 mm / x 13.2 in
r brake size x 300 mm / x 11.8 in
front wheels F 43.2 x 19.0 cm / 17.0 x 7.5 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
steering Recirculating Ball w/ Variable Power Assist
curb weight 1533 kg / 3380 lbs
wheelbase 2690 mm / 105.9 in
front track 1590 mm / 62.6 in
rear track 1483 mm / 58.4 in
length 4506 mm / 177.4 in
width 1720 mm / 67.7 in
height 1425 mm / 56.1 in
transmission 5-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.59:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1, :1
final drive 3.07:1
top speed ~249.4 kph / 155.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.9 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~14.9 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~14.4 seconds