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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985)Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic

General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine)
500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1985
End of production
August, 1989
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
6.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
225 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
6.6 kg/Hp, 152.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.1 kg/Nm, 243.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
245 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre
49.3 Hp/l
Torque
392 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 117 E 50 / 117.964
Engine displacement
4973 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm
Piston Stroke
85 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
13.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1610 kg
Max. weight
2030 kg
Max load
420 kg
Fuel tank capacity
85 l

Dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1307 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
Front track
1465 mm
Rear (Back) track
1466 mm

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
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Twist-beam axle
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15, Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 15, Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15