
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy, 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 the car, 1975 SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic? | 210 km/h | 130.49 mph 0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec 0-60 mph: 8.8 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1975 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic? | 217 Hp, 360 Nm 265.52 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1975 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic? | 4.5 l 4520 cm3 275.83 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, 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. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 4390 mm 172.83 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 1790 mm 70.47 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic? | 1580 kg 3483.3 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic? | 2000 kg 4409.25 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic? | 3, automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R107) |
| Modification (Engine) | 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | November, 1975 year |
| End of production | November, 1980 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| 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 130.49 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. 265.52 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 | Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1580 kg 3483.3 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2000 kg 4409.25 lbs. |
| Max load | 420 kg 925.94 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 | 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 |