Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 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) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?

205 km/h | 127 mph
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?

204 Hp, 304 Nm
224 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?

4.2 l
4196 cm³
256.06 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 420 SL CAT V8 (204 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) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?

1600 kg
3527 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?

2020 kg
4453 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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  - SL (R107, facelift 1985)
    - 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic
    - 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic
    - 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic
    - 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
    - 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic
    - 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic
    - 300 SL (188 Hp)
    - 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) Automatic
    - 300 SL CAT (180 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107, facelift 1985)

Modification (Engine)

420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

July, 1985

End of production

August, 1989

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.4 l/100 km 15.3 US mpg
18.3 UK mpg
6.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.9 l/100 km 23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.6 sec

Maximum speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.8 kg/Hp, 127.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.3 kg/Nm, 190 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

204 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

48.6 Hp/l

Torque

304 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 224 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 116 E 42 / 116.964

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Max. weight

2020 kg 4453 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4390 mm 172.83 in.

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in.

Height

1307 mm 51.46 in.

Wheelbase

2455 mm 96.65 in.

Front track

1465 mm 57.68 in.

Rear (Back) track

1466 mm 57.72 in.

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

Twist-beam axle

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic /1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989/