Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Model
Year of production

1985

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

300 SL CAT (180 Hp) Automatic

Power

180 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

250 Nm @ 4400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

14.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

9.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

195 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
180 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
60.8 Hp/l
Torque
250 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Engine displacement
2962 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
88.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
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)

1510 kg

Max weight (kg)

1930 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

85 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4390 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1305 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2460 mm

Front track (mm)

1465 mm

Rear track (mm)

1466 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

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15

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