Mercedes SL 55 AMG Lorinser

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Mercedes SL 55 AMG Lorinser

Mercedes SL 55 AMG Lorinser

INTRODUCTION

Mercedes SL 55 AMG Lorinser, introduced in 2001, continues the evolution of R129 with smoother body design and new peanut-shaped headlamp design.

Story

Sport service Lorinser GmbH, founded 1930 in Winnenden, Germany, is a specialist tuning company for Mercedes-Benz.
In 1935, Lorinser became Daimler AG’s official reseller and takes over the maintenance and service responsibility for the Mercedes brand.

Erwin Lorinser, the founder, started to involve his son, Manfred, in the business during 1974 by appointing him as the Managing Director.
In 1976, Lorinser started tuning for Mercedes-Benz. In the same year, Lorinser’s new car dealership was established in Winnenden.

Engine Technical Data

 

Engine type – Number of cylinders : V 8
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : MPI
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine size – Displacement – Engine capacity : 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke : 97.0 x 92.0 mm
3.82 x 3.62 inches
Number of valves : 32 Valves
Aspiration : Supercharger + Intercooler
Compression Ratio : 9.0
Maximum power – Output – Horsepower : 517 PS / 510 HP / 380 kW
@ 6100 rpm
Maximum torque : 720 Nm / 531 lb-ft
@ 2600 – 4000 rpm
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox – Number of speeds :

 

Wheelbase : 256.0 cm / 100.79 in
Length : 453.5 cm / 178.54 in
Width : 182.7 cm / 71.93 in
Height : 129.5 cm / 50.98 in
Curb Weight : 1960 Kg / 4321 lbs
Weight-Power Output Ratio : 3.8 kg/hp

 

Fuel Consumption – Economy – Combined: 13.5 L/100 Km
21 MPG UK
17 MPG US
Fuel Consumption – Economy – Open road: 9.6 L/100 Km
29 MPG UK
25 MPG US
Fuel Consumption – Economy – City: 20.3 L/100 Km
14 MPG UK
12 MPG US
Range : 592 Km / 368 miles
Fuel Tank Capacity : 80 L
21.1 US gallons
17.6 UK gallons
CO2 emissions : 324 g/Km (Mercedes Benz)
Top Speed :300 Km/h 
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :4.5 s

 

Mercedes SL 55 AMG Lorinser