MERCEDES-BENZ C-klasse · C 43 AMG · Sedan · 1997 ‐ 2000

Manufacturing modification C 43 AMG of auto models C-klasse was started in 1997 by Mercedes-Benz, and lasted until 2000. The weight of the car is 1.5 tn and a length of 4.5 meters, It is shaped as sedan with four doors, and may be fit in 5 men with a driver.

«C-klasse C 43 AMG» automobile with a 5-speed automatic gear shift is fitted to the rear wheels. 8-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection system» can produce power 306 hp at 5850 rmp, allowing you to accelerate the vehicle in 6.5 s to 100 km/h and obtain maximum speed of 250 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 16.5 liters in the urban mode of driving, on the suburban 8.9 liters, and the average fuel rate is 11.7 l per 100 km. Tank capacity is 62 l of petrol, what lets to go nearly 530 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 273 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe with help of suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have ventilated disks, 279 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the following size - 225/45ZR17.

According to the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Mercedes-Benz C-klasse received the 2 number of stars. Furthermore to dynamic safety features (Traction control, Brake assistant, ABS, EBD), it is also has passive safety features (side, driver, passenger airbags).