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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R107)
Year of production

1973

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

Power

225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

378 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

14.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

215 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
49.8 Hp/l
Torque
378 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine displacement
4520 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
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)

1585 kg

Max weight (kg)

2015 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

252 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4370 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1300 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2455 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, Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer

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

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