Mercedes-Benz C 43 AMG 1997 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz C 43 AMG |
| Year: | 1997 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4266 ccm |
| Max power: | 306.9 PS (226 kW) at 5850 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 410 Nm at 3250 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 89.9 x 84 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 6.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1955 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 4540 litres (1200 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks, 334 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Disks, 300 mm |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 225/45-ZR17 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 195/65-R15 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1570 kg (3461.3 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4520 mm (178 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1390 mm (54.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm (106.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 69 litres (18.23 gallons) |






















