Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1981 Roadster 231 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107)

Modification (Engine)

500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

October, 1981 year

End of production

September, 1985 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

Maximum speed

220 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Torque

404 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 50 / 117.960

Engine displacement

4973 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm

Piston Stroke

85 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

8 l

Coolant

13.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1540 kg

Max. weight

1960 kg

Fuel tank capacity

85 l

Dimensions

Length

4390 mm

Width

1790 mm

Height

1300 mm

Wheelbase

2455 mm

Front track

1452 mm

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Threaded twist beam

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14, Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14, Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14