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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1985 SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)?203 km/h | 126.14 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.6 sec
0-60 mph: 9.1 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp)?188 Hp, 260 Nm
191.77 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp)?3.0 l
2962 cm3
180.75 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (188 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4390 mm
172.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)?1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)?1920 kg
4232.88 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?261 l
9.22 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandMercedes-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 typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg
12.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.1 sec
Maximum speed 203 km/h 126.14 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. 191.77 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
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Max. weight 1920 kg 4232.88 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 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 Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs, 284 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 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 sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15