Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1985 Roadster 188 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107, facelift 1985)

Modification (Engine)

300 SL (188 Hp)

Start of production

1985 year

End of production

1989 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.6 sec

Maximum speed

203 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

188 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque

260 Nm @ 4400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 103 E 30 / 103.982

Engine displacement

2962 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88.49 mm

Piston Stroke

80.25 mm

Compression ratio

9.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6 l

Coolant

8 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1500 kg

Max. weight

1920 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

2460 mm

Front track

1461 mm

Rear (Back) track

1465 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.34 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 284 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 279 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15, Rear wheel tires: 205/65 VR15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15, Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15