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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic /1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1985 - 1989/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1985 SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic?
198 km/h | 123 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic?
188 Hp, 255 Nm
188 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic?
3.0 l
2962 cm3
180.75 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4390 mm
172.83 in.
What is the width of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic?
1510 kg
3329 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic?
1930 kg
4255 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
261 l
9.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg
20.2 UK mpg
7.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.9 sec
Maximum speed
198 km/h 123 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8 kg/Hp, 124.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.9 kg/Nm, 168.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
188 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
63.5 Hp/l
Torque
255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 188 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 103 E 30 / 103.982
Engine displacement
2962 cm3 180.75 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
88.49 mm 3.48 in.
Piston Stroke
80.25 mm 3.16 in.
Compression ratio
9.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1510 kg 3329 lbs.
Max. weight
1930 kg 4255 lbs.
Max load
420 kg 926 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
261 l 9.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase
2460 mm 96.85 in.
Front track
1465 mm 57.68 in.
Rear (Back) track
1466 mm 57.72 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.34 m 33.92 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 284 mm
Rear brakes
Disc, 279 mm
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15