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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic /1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL V8 (245 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) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic?
225 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic?
245 Hp, 392 Nm
289 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic?
5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 500 SL V8 (245 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) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic?
1610 kg
3549 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic?
2030 kg
4475 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine)
500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1985
End of production
August, 1989
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.9 l/100 km 14.8 US mpg
17.8 UK mpg
6.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.9 sec
Maximum speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.6 kg/Hp, 152.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.1 kg/Nm, 243.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
245 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre
49.3 Hp/l
Torque
392 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 289 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 117 E 50 / 117.964
Engine displacement
4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 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
13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1610 kg 3549 lbs.
Max. weight
2030 kg 4475 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