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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985)Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

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

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
212 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 136.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.8 kg/Nm, 206.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
52 Hp/l
Torque
330 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 116.964
Engine displacement
4196 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm
Piston Stroke
78.95 mm
Compression ratio
9
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
13 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1600 kg
Max. weight
2020 kg
Max load
420 kg
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
261 l
Fuel tank capacity
85 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
2460 mm
Front track
1461 mm
Rear (Back) track
1465 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, 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