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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic /1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 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 V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
212 km/h | 132 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
218 Hp, 330 Nm
243 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 420 SL V8 (218 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 V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
1600 kg
3527 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
2020 kg
4453 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) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine)
420 SL V8 (218 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
14.6 l/100 km 16.1 US mpg
19.3 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.3 l/100 km 25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.1 sec
Maximum speed
212 km/h 132 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 136.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.8 kg/Nm, 206.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
52 Hp/l
Torque
330 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 243 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 116.964
Engine displacement
4196 cm3 256.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
78.95 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
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
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Coolant
13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1600 kg 3527 lbs.
Max. weight
2020 kg 4453 lbs.
Max load
420 kg 926 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
261 l 9.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 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
1461 mm 57.52 in.
Rear (Back) track
1465 mm 57.68 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
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Twist-beam axle, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
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 VR15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 VR15
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15