E50 AMG
The E50 was only produced 2 years 1996 and 1997 even though all were considered model year 1997.
Production Figures: ~2,870 (production models).
- Chassis 210.072
- Motor M 119.985
- Transmission 722.60x
Engine
- 90° V8, high-pressure die-cast alloy block, alloy heads
- Displacement 5.0 L (6.0)
- Bore 3.72 in (94 mm)
- Stroke 3.51 in (89 mm)
- Compression ratio: 11.2:1 (same)
- Output 342 hp (255 kW) @ 5,550 rpm (398 hp)
- Torque 355 ft·lbf (481 N·m) @ 3,200 - 4,400 rpm (395 lb·ft)
- Valve Gear Belt-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
- Redline 6000 rpm Distributor-less computer controlled ignition. Electronic Fuel Injection (Bosch LH Jetronic)
(Same engine used in the S500/C, SL500, with tuned exhaust and cylinder head)
Transmission
- 5 and 6 speed auto 722.609 (same as C43, E55, SL/S600/c)
- Final drive ratio 2.82
- 1st gear 3.59
- 2nd gear 2.19
- 3rd gear 1.41
- 4th gear 1.00
- 5th gear 0.83
- 6th gear 1.33
- Reverse gear 3.16
Performance
- General Consensus 0-60 0-100 ~6 SECs
- 0-100 6,2 s (AMG figure)
- 0-100 5,8 s (Auto Motor und Sport 9/96)
- Top speed: 270 km/h (Drag limited)
The 1998 and 1999 E55 are identical to the E50.
