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.

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)