Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 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) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

223 km/h | 139 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.7 sec
0-60 mph: 7.3 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

230 Hp, 373 Nm
275 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

5.5 l
5547 cm³
338.5 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 560 SL CAT V8 (230 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?

4580 mm
180.31 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) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

1715 kg
3781 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

1945 kg
4288 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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- Mercedes-Benz SL
  - 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)

560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

June, 1985

End of production

August, 1989

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.7 sec

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

7.3 sec

Maximum speed

223 km/h 139 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.5 kg/Hp, 134.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.6 kg/Nm, 217.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

230 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Power per litre

41.5 Hp/l

Torque

373 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 275 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 56 / 117.967

Engine displacement

5547 cm³ 338.5 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.49 mm 3.8 in.

Piston Stroke

95 mm 3.74 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

13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1715 kg 3781 lbs.

Max. weight

1945 kg 4288 lbs.

Max load

230 kg 507 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4580 mm 180.31 in.

Width

1790 mm 70.47 in.

Height

1300 mm 51.18 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) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic /1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989/