2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG is a 415-hp 5.5-liter V8 with an amg speedshift plus 7-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 22 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V8 |
| Displacement | 5.5 L |
| Horsepower | 415 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 7,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.0 x 90.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Naturally Aspirated Direct Injection with AMG Cylinder Management and ECO Stop/Start |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic with shift paddles and Touch Shift |
| 1st Gear | 4.38 (43 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.86 (66 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.92 (99 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.37 (139 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (190 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.82 (232 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.73 (260 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.42 |
| Final Drive | 2.82 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent coil spring, double-tube gas pressure damper |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link coil spring, single-tube gas pressure damper |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.2 in. perforated and ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.0 in. solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18" |
| Wheels Rear | 18" |
| Tires Front | 235/40 R18 |
| Tires Rear | 255/35 R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163.2 in |
| Width | 79 in |
| Height | 51.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,549 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.2 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline