1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG
In 1995, Mercedes-Benz offered their 7.3-liter engine in a select few roadsters. These became on of the rarest r129 variants.
From 1999 through 2001 a second set of SL 73 AMG Roadsters were produced with an updated bodykit.
| tags | r129, sl600 |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Germany |
| production | 85 |
| engine | V12 |
| fuel feed | 4 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 7291 cc / 444.9 in³ |
| bore | 91.5 mm / 3.6 in |
| stroke | 92.4 mm / 3.64 in |
| compression | 10.5:1 |
| power | 391.5 kw / 525.0 bhp @ 5550 rpm |
| specific output | 72.01 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 256.1 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 750 nm / 553.2 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm |
| front tires | 245/40ZR18 |
| rear tires | 275/35ZR18 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist |
| rear brakes | Vented Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18.0 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in |
| steering | Recirculating Ball w/Power Assist |
| curb weight | 2050 kg / 4519 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2515 mm / 99.0 in |
| front track | 1553 mm / 61.1 in |
| rear track | 1541 mm / 60.7 in |
| length | 4499 mm / 177.1 in |
| width | 1812 mm / 71.3 in |
| height | 1275 mm / 50.2 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Auto |
| gear ratios | 3.59:1, 2.19:1, 1.41:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1 |
| final drive | 2.65:1 |
| top speed | ~250 kph / 155.3 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.7 seconds |
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