Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1973 Roadster 225 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107)

Modification (Engine)

450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1973

End of production

1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.4 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

215 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7 kg/Hp, 142 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 238.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

49.8 Hp/l

Torque

378 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117.982

Engine displacement

4520 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

85 mm

Compression ratio

8.8

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

15 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1585 kg

Max. weight

2015 kg

Max load

430 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

252 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4370 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

3 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