420 SEL
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8
Base Engine Size: 4.2 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 201 hp
Max Horsepower: 5200 rpm Torque: 228 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 3600 rpm Drive Type: RWD
Specs on the 55..
this SUV is a weapon...
0-60=6s
1/4mile=14.5@100mph
AMG-Built 5.5-Liter
90-Degree V8
24-Valve
SOHC
Net power 342 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Net torque 376 lb-ft @ 2,800 - 4,500 rpm
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Intake system Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases the intake runner length at lower rpm for improved response (includes AMG-design manifold with enlarged-diameter runners for higher rpm).
Transmission Driver-adaptive electronic 5-speed automatic, AMG-modified for crisper, higher-rpm upshifts, with heavy-duty components and external liquid cooling. Touch Shift allows driver to manually downshift and allow upshifts by nudging the shift lever to the left or right from Drive. Display in instrument cluster indicates selected gear range.
