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Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R107)
Modification (Engine)
500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
April, 1980
End of production
October, 1981
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
21 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
225 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
6.4 kg/Hp, 155.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.8 kg/Nm, 262.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
240 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
48.3 Hp/l
Torque
404 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 117.960
Engine displacement
4973 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm
Piston Stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
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
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
12.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1540 kg
Max. weight
1960 kg
Max load
420 kg
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
261 l
Fuel tank capacity
90 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
Front track
1452 mm
Rear (Back) track
1440 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.34 m

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
Rear suspension
Twist-beam axle, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 278 mm
Rear brakes
Disc, 279 mm
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14, Rear wheel tires: 205/70 VR14
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14, Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14