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Mercedes-AMG GmbH presents two new models

Date:
April 1999
Description:
Mercedes-AMG GmbH presents a whole series of new sporty high-performance models. The most powerful SL to date is the SL 73 AMG, equipped with a 386 kW / 525 hp 7.3-litre V12 engine from the M 120 series; the S 55 AMG, SL 55 AMG and G 55 AMG models have a 5.5-litre V8 unit from the M 113 series that develops up to 265 kW / 360 hp.

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Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG, W 220, 1999:
In 1997 AMG presents the newly developed 5.5 litre, eight-cylinder engine with 260 kW/ 354 hp, three-valve technology and twin ignition. Initially the M 113 provides superb drive in the E 55 AMG, but within a short while the engine – with slightly altered performance parameters – also powers other AMG high-performance vehicles, such as the ML 55 AMG, SL 55 AMG, S 55 AMG, CL 55 AMG and the G 55 AMG. With 255 kW/347 hp and 510 Newton-meter of torque it even provides unparalleled dynamic handling at the highest level for the compact models C 55 AMG, CLK 55 AMG coupe and cabriolet as well as the SLK 55 AMG.

Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG, W 220, 1999

Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG, W 220, 1999:
Powerful eight-cylinder engines with thrilling power development and emotional sound experience are the traditional strengths of AMG. The V8 engines from Affalterbach combine high-tech from motorsport with Mercedes' typical running smoothness and proverbial reliability.

Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG, W 220, 1999:
In 1997 AMG presents the newly developed 5.5 litre, eight-cylinder engine with 260 kW/ 354 hp, three-valve technology and twin ignition. Initially the M 113 provides superb drive in the E 55 AMG, but within a short while the engine – with slightly altered performance parameters – also powers other AMG high-performance vehicles, such as the ML 55 AMG, SL 55 AMG, S 55 AMG, CL 55 AMG and the G 55 AMG. With 255 kW/347 hp and 510 Newton-meter of torque it even provides unparalleled dynamic handling at the highest level for the compact models C 55 AMG, CLK 55 AMG coupe and cabriolet as well as the SLK 55 AMG.

Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG
Roadster, 129 series, 8-cylinder V8 engine M 113, 5.439 ccm, 260 kW/354 hp

Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG, 129 series. In 1999, AMG presents the most powerful of its road vehicles up to this time with 386 kW/525 hp performance and 7,3 liters total displacement to be the unrivalled leader in the exclusive segment of open super sports cars. The SL 73 AMG accelerates in 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h (62 mph) and to a maximum speed of 250 km/h, at special customer demand up to 300 km/h (155 or 186 mph)

Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG, 129 series. In 1999, AMG presents the most powerful of its road vehicles up to this time with 386 kW/525 hp performance and 7,3 liters total displacement to be the unrivalled leader in the exclusive segment of open super sports cars. The SL 73 AMG accelerates in 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h (62 mph) and to a maximum speed of 250 km/h, at special customer demand up to 300 km/h (155 or 186 mph)

Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG, 129 series. In 1999, AMG presents the most powerful of its road vehicles up to this time with 386 kW/525 hp performance and 7,3 liters total displacement to be the unrivalled leader in the exclusive segment of open super sports cars. The SL 73 AMG accelerates in 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h (62 mph) and to a maximum speed of 250 km/h, at special customer demand up to 300 km/h (155 or 186 mph)

Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG, 129 series. Still today, the 7.3 liter AMG V 12 engine impresses with the sheer power of 386 kW/525 hp. The AMG high power engine is a detailed basic modification of the 290 kW/394 hp engine M 120 out of the SL 600 as well as the transmission. A stroke of 80.2 millimeters, a cylinder bore of 92.4 millimeters delivers a considerable volume of 7,291 cubic centimeters. It develops an enormous torque of 750 Newtonmeters at 4000 revs/min. Throughout the entire speed range, more than 600 Newtonmeters are at avail.

Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG, 129 series. In 1999, AMG presents the most powerful of its road vehicles up to this time with 386 kW/525 hp performance and 7,3 liters total displacement to be the unrivalled leader in the exclusive segment of open super sports cars. The SL 73 AMG accelerates in 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h (62 mph) and to a maximum speed of 250 km/h, at special customer demand up to 300 km/h (155 or 186 mph)

Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG, W 220, 1999

Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG, 129 series. In 1999, AMG presents the most powerful of its road vehicles up to this time with 386 kW/525 hp performance and 7,3 liters total displacement to be the unrivalled leader in the exclusive segment of open super sports cars. The SL 73 AMG accelerates in 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h (62 mph) and to a maximum speed of 250 km/h, at special customer demand up to 300 km/h (155 or 186 mph)