Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1981 - 1985/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?

Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

How fast is 1981 SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

220 km/h | 137 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec
0-60 mph: 7.7 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

231 Hp, 404 Nm
298 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1981 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

5.0 l
4973 cm³
303.47 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

4390 mm
172.83 in.

What is the width of 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?

1790 mm
70.47 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

1540 kg
3395 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

1960 kg
4321 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107)

Modification (Engine)

500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

October, 1981

End of production

September, 1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.6 l/100 km 15.1 US mpg
18.1 UK mpg
6.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.7 sec

Maximum speed

220 km/h 137 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. 298 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

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm 3.8 in.

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 in.

Compression ratio

9.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1540 kg 3395 lbs.

Max. weight

1960 kg 4321 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 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

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

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