Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

Model
Generation
Year of production

1970

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic

Power

200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

211 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
200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
57.2 Hp/l
Torque
211 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
9.5
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)

1545 kg

Max weight (kg)

1975 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

252 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

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.34 m

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

automatic

Front suspension system

Coil spring, Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 278 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 279 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 VR14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 VR14

Wheel rims size

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

Technology and Operation