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1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG Specs

General Specifications

Price:$52 750 USD

Engine Specifications

Engine Specifications:V8
Valvetrain:SOHC 3 Val / Cyl.
Displacement:4266 cc / 260.3 cu in
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
Torque:409.5 nm / 302.0 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
Redline:6000

Chassis & body

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
Front brake size:335 mm / 13.2 in
Rear brake size:300 mm / 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

Drivetrain

Transmission:5-Speed Auto
Gear ratios:3.59:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1
Final drive:3.07:1

Car dimensions

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

Speed performance

Car 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

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