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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1973 - 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 (225 Hp) Automatic?
14.5 l/100 km
16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How fast is 1973 SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?
215 km/h | 134 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.8 sec
0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1973 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?
225 Hp, 378 Nm
279 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1973 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?
4.5 l
4520 cm3
275.83 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of 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.
What is the length of 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4370 mm
172.05 in.
What is the width of 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?
1585 kg
3494 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?
2015 kg
4442 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
252 l
8.9 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1973 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?
3, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R107)
Modification (Engine)
450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1973
End of production
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
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.4 sec
Maximum speed
215 km/h 134 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. 279 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
8.8:1
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
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Coolant
15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1585 kg 3494 lbs.
Max. weight
2015 kg 4442 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
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
Twist-beam axle, Anti-roll bar, 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