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1973 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

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 (225 Hp) Automatic?14.5 l/100 km
16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How fast is the car, 1973 SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?215 km/h | 133.59 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.8 sec
0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1973 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?225 Hp, 378 Nm
278.8 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1973 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?4.5 l
4520 cm3
275.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1973 450 SL V8 (225 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4370 mm
172.05 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?1585 kg
3494.33 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?2015 kg
4442.31 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?252 l
8.9 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107)
Modification (Engine) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1973 year
End of production 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.4 sec
Maximum speed 215 km/h 133.59 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7 kg/Hp, 142 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.2 kg/Nm, 238.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 49.8 Hp/l
Torque 378 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 278.8 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 117.982
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
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
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Coolant 15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1585 kg 3494.33 lbs.
Max. weight 2015 kg 4442.31 lbs.
Max load 430 kg 947.99 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 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4370 mm 172.05 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.
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 Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs, 278 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 279 mm
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 VR14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14