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1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic

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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) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?205 km/h | 127.38 mph
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?204 Hp, 304 Nm
224.22 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 420 SL CAT V8 (204 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, 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) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?2020 kg
4453.34 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic
Start of production July, 1985 year
End of production August, 1989 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 15.4 l/100 km 15.27 US mpg
18.34 UK mpg
6.49 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.6 sec
Maximum speed 205 km/h 127.38 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.8 kg/Hp, 127.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.3 kg/Nm, 190 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 204 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 48.6 Hp/l
Torque 304 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 224.22 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 116 E 42 / 116.964
Engine displacement 4196 cm3 256.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio 9
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 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Max. weight 2020 kg 4453.34 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 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 1307 mm 51.46 in.
Wheelbase 2455 mm 96.65 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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Threaded twist beam
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15