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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1980, 1981

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1980 SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?225 km/h | 139.81 mph
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1980 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?240 Hp, 404 Nm
297.98 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1980 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4390 mm
172.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?1540 kg
3395.12 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?1960 kg
4321.06 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?261 l
9.22 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107)
Modification (Engine) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Start of production April, 1980 year
End of production October, 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 21 l/100 km 11.2 US mpg
13.45 UK mpg
4.76 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg
25.92 UK mpg
9.17 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 225 km/h 139.81 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. 297.98 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
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 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 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.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 261 l 9.22 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 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 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