Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 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 CAT (180 Hp)?

200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
0-60 mph: 9.4 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL CAT (180 Hp)?

180 Hp, 250 Nm
184 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL CAT (180 Hp)?

3.0 l
2962 cm³
180.75 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL CAT (180 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 300 SL CAT (180 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 CAT (180 Hp)?

1510 kg
3329 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp)?

1930 kg
4255 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107, facelift 1985)

Modification (Engine)

300 SL CAT (180 Hp)

Start of production

May, 1985 year

End of production

August, 1989 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.9 l/100 km 15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.9 sec

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

9.4 sec

Maximum speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.4 kg/Hp, 119.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6 kg/Nm, 165.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

180 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

60.8 Hp/l

Torque

250 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 184 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

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88.5 mm 3.48 in.

Piston Stroke

80.25 mm 3.16 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

6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1510 kg 3329 lbs.

Max. weight

1930 kg 4255 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

1305 mm 51.38 in.

Wheelbase

2460 mm 96.85 in.

Front track

1465 mm 57.68 in.

Rear (Back) track

1466 mm 57.72 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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15

Specs of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) /1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989/