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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic /1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1970 - 1976/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?
13 l/100 km
18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
How fast is 1970 SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?
205 km/h | 127 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1970 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?
200 Hp, 211 Nm
156 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1970 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?
3.5 l
3499 cm3
213.52 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1970 Mercedes-Benz 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1970 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4390 mm
172.83 in.
What is the width of 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?
1545 kg
3406 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?
1975 kg
4354 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
252 l
8.9 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic?
3, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
November, 1970
End of production
February, 1976
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9 sec
Maximum speed
205 km/h 127 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.7 kg/Hp, 129.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.3 kg/Nm, 136.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
57.2 Hp/l
Torque
211 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 156 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 116.984
Engine displacement
3499 cm3 213.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
65.8 mm 2.59 in.
Compression ratio
9.5:1
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 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
14.3 l 15.11 US qt | 12.58 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1545 kg 3406 lbs.
Max. weight
1975 kg 4354 lbs.
Max load
430 kg 948 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
252 l 8.9 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1200 kg 2646 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase
2460 mm 96.85 in.
Front track
1452 mm 57.17 in.
Rear (Back) track
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.34 m 33.92 ft.

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
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm, 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