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1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?220 km/h | 136.7 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec
0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?231 Hp, 404 Nm
297.98 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1981 500 SL V8 (231 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) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?1540 kg
3395.12 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?1960 kg
4321.06 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107)
Modification (Engine) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Start of production October, 1981 year
End of production September, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 15.6 l/100 km 15.08 US mpg
18.11 UK mpg
6.41 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg
10.64 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.7 sec
Maximum speed 220 km/h 136.7 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.7 kg/Hp, 150 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.8 kg/Nm, 262.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre 46.5 Hp/l
Torque 404 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 297.98 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 117 E 50 / 117.960
Engine displacement 4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 9.2
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.Log in to see.
Coolant 13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
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 sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14