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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic /1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1975 - 1980/

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) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?
14.5 l/100 km
16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How fast is 1975 SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?
210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1975 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?
217 Hp, 360 Nm
266 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1975 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?
4.5 l
4520 cm3
275.83 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1975 450 SL V8 (217 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 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4390 mm
172.83 in.
What is the width of 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?
1580 kg
3483 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?
2000 kg
4409 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?
3, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
November, 1975
End of production
November, 1980
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
14.5 l/100 km 16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.8 sec
Maximum speed
210 km/h 130 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.3 kg/Hp, 137.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.4 kg/Nm, 227.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
217 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
48 Hp/l
Torque
360 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 266 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 117 E 45 / 117.985
Engine displacement
4520 cm3 275.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio
8.8:1
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
15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1580 kg 3483 lbs.
Max. weight
2000 kg 4409 lbs.
Max load
420 kg 926 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 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
3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Twist-beam axle
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14