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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (195 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (195 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (195 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R107)
Year of production

1976

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

350 SL V8 (195 Hp)

Power

195 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

275 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

13 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

205 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
195 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
55.7 Hp/l
Torque
275 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
3499 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
65.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1540 kg

Max weight (kg)

1960 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4390 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1300 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2460 mm

Front track (mm)

1452 mm

Rear track (mm)

1440 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

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