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Comparison Ford Shelby I Cabrio Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (254 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic


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Ford Shelby I Cabrio Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (254 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model: Shelby SL
Generation: Shelby I Cabrio SL (R129, facelift 1998)
Engine / modification: Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (254 Hp) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1968 year 1999 year
Production end: 1970 year 2001 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Roadster
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 4 2
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32-0.40
Fuel tank volume: 64 l 80 l
Emission standard: Euro 3
Power: 254 hp 354 hp
Max power in: 4800 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.9 sec
Torque: 420 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 530 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Model Engine: M 113 E 55/M 113.985
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4942 cm3 5439 cm3
Fuel System: Carburettor
Position of cylinders: V engine
Valvetrain: SOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 3
Compression ratio: 10.5 10.5
Piston Stroke: 76.2 mm 92 mm
Cylinder Bore: 101.6 mm 97 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4740 mm 4499 mm
Width: 1801 mm 1812 mm
Height: 1306 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase: 2743 mm 2515 mm
Front track: 1476 mm 1553 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1476 mm 1545 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 265 l
Max weight: 2210 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1511 kg 1815 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m 10.7 m
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2