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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) /1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) /Roadster 1985 - 1989/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1985 SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)?
203 km/h | 126 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.6 sec
0-60 mph: 9.1 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp)?
188 Hp, 260 Nm
192 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp)?
3.0 l
2962 cm3
180.75 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (188 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
4390 mm
172.83 in.
What is the width of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)?
1500 kg
3307 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)?
1920 kg
4233 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?
261 l
9.2 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine)
300 SL (188 Hp)
Start of production
1985 year
End of production
1989 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.5 l/100 km 16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.1 sec
Maximum speed
203 km/h 126 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8 kg/Hp, 125.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.8 kg/Nm, 173.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
188 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
63.5 Hp/l
Torque
260 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 192 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 103 E 30 / 103.982
Engine displacement
2962 cm3 180.75 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
88.49 mm 3.48 in.
Piston Stroke
80.25 mm 3.16 in.
Compression ratio
9.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Max. weight
1920 kg 4233 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
2460 mm 96.85 in.
Front track
1461 mm 57.52 in.
Rear (Back) track
1465 mm 57.68 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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 284 mm
Rear brakes
Disc, 279 mm
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 VR15
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15