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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic 1980, 1981
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic 1980, 1981
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic 1980, 1981

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R107)
Year of production

1980

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic

Power

240 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

404 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

21 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10.9 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

225 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
240 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre
48.3 Hp/l
Torque
404 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine displacement
4973 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.5 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)

1540 kg

Max weight (kg)

1960 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

261 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4390 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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