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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic /1980, 1981/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic /Roadster 1980 - 1981/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1980 SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?
225 km/h | 140 mph
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1980 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?
240 Hp, 404 Nm
298 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1980 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?
5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1980 500 SL V8 (240 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 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4390 mm
172.83 in.
What is the width of 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?
1540 kg
3395 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?
1960 kg
4321 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
261 l
9.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R107)
Modification (Engine)
500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
April, 1980
End of production
October, 1981
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
21 l/100 km 11.2 US mpg
13.5 UK mpg
4.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.4 kg/Hp, 155.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.8 kg/Nm, 262.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
240 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
48.3 Hp/l
Torque
404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 298 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 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
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
12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1540 kg 3395 lbs.
Max. weight
1960 kg 4321 lbs.
Max load
420 kg 926 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
261 l 9.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.

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.
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
4 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