I didn't feel there was alot of info out there about the E50 so I decided to compile all the info I could.
I recently bought all the magazines I could on german Ebay. Including the First E50 road test and Auto und sport did a E50 Vs. E55 Shoot out. I also recieved a magazine with the E50 long term test and the E55 First Drive test. I'll begin scaning these soon for my new website www.210amg.com
I got alot of this info from the Deuschland AMG Owners Club.
*ALL SPECS ARE EURO*
1997 E50 ///AMG
The Numbers
The E50 was only produced 2 years 1996 and 1997 eventhough all were considered model year 1997.
Production Figures. ~3000 2,870 accounted for (production Models).
Chassis 210.072
Motor M 119.985
Transmission: 722.622
Engine
Engine
engine type
90 degree V-8, high-pressure die-cast alloy block, alloy heads
displacement
5.0 L
bore
3.72 in
stroke
3.51 in
compression ratio
11.2:1
output
347 hp @ 5,550 rpm
torque
355 lb-ft @ 3,200 - 4,400 rpm
valve gear
Belt-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
redline
5,800 rpm Distributor-less computer controlled ignition. Electronic Fuel Injection (Bosch LH Jetronic)
(Same engine used in the S500/C, SL500
Transmission
Transmission: 5 speed auto 722.6 (same as C43, E55, SL/S600/c)
Gear Ratios.
final drive ratio. .
3.06
1st gear
3.59
2nd gear
2.19
3rd gear
1.41
4th gear
1.00
5th gear
0.83
reverse gear
3.16
Performance
General Concesus 0-60 0-100 ~6 SECs
0-100 6,2 SECs AMG figure
0-100 5,8 SECs Auto Motor und Sport 9/96
Top speed: 260kmh (155 MPH) Electronically limited.
My 1997 ///AMG E50. The 1998 and 1999 E55 are identical to the E50.
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1999 E55 ///AMG
The Numbers
The W210 E55 was only produced 5 years 1998 thru 2002 with a facelift in 2000.
Production Figures. ~12000 accounted for (production Models). 3000 per year. 2800 Tmodels or station wagons..estates
USA Import Figures
1999 1104
2000 1203
2001 653
2002 997
Chassis 210.074
Motor M 113.980
Transmission: 722.622
Engine
engine type
90 degree V-8, high-pressure die-cast alloy block, alloy heads
displacement
5.5 L
bore
3.82 in
stroke
3.62 in
compression ratio
10.5:1
output
349 hp @ 5,550 rpm
torque
391 lb-ft @ 3,150 - 4,500 rpm
valve gear
Belt-driven SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder.
redline
6,000 rpm
(Same engine used in the S500/C, SL500
Transmission
Transmission: 5 speed auto 722.6 (same as C43, E55, SL/S600/c)
Gear Ratios.
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
reverse gear
3.16
Performance
General Concesus 0-60 0-100 5.4 SECs
0-100 5,4 SECs AMG figure (1999)
Station Wagon (T-modell) 5,7 SECs
0-100 5,3 SECs Auto Motor und Sport 7/98
Top speed: 260kmh (155 MPH) Electronically limited.
E50 and E55 ///AMG Common Technical Specs
Suspension
front
Independent double wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
rear
5-arm multilink with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
brakes
front & rear
Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum servo unit, disk brakes, internally ventilated, two piece front rotors and 4-piston calipers.
FROM THE SL600
steering
type
Rack-and-pinion with speed-sensitive power assist and integrated hydraulic damper.
turns lock-to-lock
3.20
turning circle curb-to-curb.
37.2 ft.
wheels and tires
wheel size(front)
8.0J x 18 in
wheel size(rear)
9.0J x 18 in
wheel type
Aluminum Alloy ///AMG monoblock
tires. .
245/40ZR18 front, 275/35ZR18 rear
Dimensions and Weight
wheelbase
111.5 in/2,833 mm
front track
61.4 in/1,560 mm
rear track
60.8 in/1,543 mm
length
189.4 in/4,810 mm
width
70.8 in/1,799 mm
height
56.9 in/1,445 mm
curb weight
3,768 lb/1,715 kg
coefficient of drag
0.29 Cd
power-to-weight ratio
0.09
Power adjustable front seats, sport steering wheel, leather upholstery, leather shift knob, 5-speed automatic transmission, Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Stability System (ESP), automatic climate control with charcoal filter, heated front seats, front and side airbags, power windows, metallic paint, xenon headlamps.
E55 After 2000 Supplemental Info
Suspension
front Independent double wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
rear
Independent 5-arm multilink with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Separate AMG-Bilstein gas-pressurized shock absorbers and progressive-rate coil springs. Larger, solid stabilizer bars.
2001 E55 Face Lift
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01 E55 Interior.
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MY NEW WEBSITE SHOULD BE UP NEXT WEEK.
IM GOING TO INCLUDE A BUYERS GUIDE AND A W210 AMG FORUM. Something along the lines of 500ecstacy.
I recently bought all the magazines I could on german Ebay. Including the First E50 road test and Auto und sport did a E50 Vs. E55 Shoot out. I also recieved a magazine with the E50 long term test and the E55 First Drive test. I'll begin scaning these soon for my new website www.210amg.com
I got alot of this info from the Deuschland AMG Owners Club.
*ALL SPECS ARE EURO*
1997 E50 ///AMG
The Numbers
The E50 was only produced 2 years 1996 and 1997 eventhough all were considered model year 1997.
Production Figures. ~3000 2,870 accounted for (production Models).
Chassis 210.072
Motor M 119.985
Transmission: 722.622
Engine
Engine
engine type
90 degree V-8, high-pressure die-cast alloy block, alloy heads
displacement
5.0 L
bore
3.72 in
stroke
3.51 in
compression ratio
11.2:1
output
347 hp @ 5,550 rpm
torque
355 lb-ft @ 3,200 - 4,400 rpm
valve gear
Belt-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
redline
5,800 rpm Distributor-less computer controlled ignition. Electronic Fuel Injection (Bosch LH Jetronic)
(Same engine used in the S500/C, SL500
Transmission
Transmission: 5 speed auto 722.6 (same as C43, E55, SL/S600/c)
Gear Ratios.
final drive ratio. .
3.06
1st gear
3.59
2nd gear
2.19
3rd gear
1.41
4th gear
1.00
5th gear
0.83
reverse gear
3.16
Performance
General Concesus 0-60 0-100 ~6 SECs
0-100 6,2 SECs AMG figure
0-100 5,8 SECs Auto Motor und Sport 9/96
Top speed: 260kmh (155 MPH) Electronically limited.
My 1997 ///AMG E50. The 1998 and 1999 E55 are identical to the E50.
1999 E55 ///AMG
The Numbers
The W210 E55 was only produced 5 years 1998 thru 2002 with a facelift in 2000.
Production Figures. ~12000 accounted for (production Models). 3000 per year. 2800 Tmodels or station wagons..estates
USA Import Figures
1999 1104
2000 1203
2001 653
2002 997
Chassis 210.074
Motor M 113.980
Transmission: 722.622
Engine
engine type
90 degree V-8, high-pressure die-cast alloy block, alloy heads
displacement
5.5 L
bore
3.82 in
stroke
3.62 in
compression ratio
10.5:1
output
349 hp @ 5,550 rpm
torque
391 lb-ft @ 3,150 - 4,500 rpm
valve gear
Belt-driven SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder.
redline
6,000 rpm
(Same engine used in the S500/C, SL500
Transmission
Transmission: 5 speed auto 722.6 (same as C43, E55, SL/S600/c)
Gear Ratios.
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
reverse gear
3.16
Performance
General Concesus 0-60 0-100 5.4 SECs
0-100 5,4 SECs AMG figure (1999)
Station Wagon (T-modell) 5,7 SECs
0-100 5,3 SECs Auto Motor und Sport 7/98
Top speed: 260kmh (155 MPH) Electronically limited.
E50 and E55 ///AMG Common Technical Specs
Suspension
front
Independent double wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
rear
5-arm multilink with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
brakes
front & rear
Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system with vacuum servo unit, disk brakes, internally ventilated, two piece front rotors and 4-piston calipers.
FROM THE SL600
steering
type
Rack-and-pinion with speed-sensitive power assist and integrated hydraulic damper.
turns lock-to-lock
3.20
turning circle curb-to-curb.
37.2 ft.
wheels and tires
wheel size(front)
8.0J x 18 in
wheel size(rear)
9.0J x 18 in
wheel type
Aluminum Alloy ///AMG monoblock
tires. .
245/40ZR18 front, 275/35ZR18 rear
Dimensions and Weight
wheelbase
111.5 in/2,833 mm
front track
61.4 in/1,560 mm
rear track
60.8 in/1,543 mm
length
189.4 in/4,810 mm
width
70.8 in/1,799 mm
height
56.9 in/1,445 mm
curb weight
3,768 lb/1,715 kg
coefficient of drag
0.29 Cd
power-to-weight ratio
0.09
Power adjustable front seats, sport steering wheel, leather upholstery, leather shift knob, 5-speed automatic transmission, Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Stability System (ESP), automatic climate control with charcoal filter, heated front seats, front and side airbags, power windows, metallic paint, xenon headlamps.
E55 After 2000 Supplemental Info
Suspension
front Independent double wishbone with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
rear
Independent 5-arm multilink with coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Separate AMG-Bilstein gas-pressurized shock absorbers and progressive-rate coil springs. Larger, solid stabilizer bars.
2001 E55 Face Lift
01 E55 Interior.
MY NEW WEBSITE SHOULD BE UP NEXT WEEK.
IM GOING TO INCLUDE A BUYERS GUIDE AND A W210 AMG FORUM. Something along the lines of 500ecstacy.
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