| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car, 1981 SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic? | 205 km/h | 127.38 mph 0-100 km/h: 9.8 sec 0-60 mph: 9.3 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic? | 204 Hp, 315 Nm 232.33 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic? | 3.8 l 3839 cm3 234.27 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1981 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 4390 mm 172.83 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 1790 mm 70.47 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic? | 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic? | 1960 kg 4321.06 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic? | 4, automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R107) |
| Modification (Engine) | 380 SL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | October, 1981 year |
| End of production | October, 1985 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 14.2 l/100 km
16.56 US mpg 19.89 UK mpg 7.04 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 9.2 l/100 km
25.57 US mpg 30.7 UK mpg 10.87 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 9.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 205 km/h 127.38 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.5 kg/Hp, 132.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.9 kg/Nm, 204.5 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 204 Hp @ 5250 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 53.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 315 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 232.33 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 116 E 38 / 116.962 |
| Engine displacement | 3839 cm3 234.27 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 88 mm 3.46 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 78.9 mm 3.11 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.4 |
| 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 |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1960 kg 4321.06 lbs. |
| Max load | 420 kg 925.94 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4390 mm 172.83 in. |
| Width | 1790 mm 70.47 in. |
| Height | 1300 mm 51.18 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2455 mm 96.65 in. |
| Front track | 1452 mm 57.17 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| 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 | 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 |
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