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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

SL
Generation

SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Year of production

1985

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Roadster
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Power

218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

330 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

14.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

212 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
52 Hp/l
Torque
330 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
Engine displacement
4196 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
78.95 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)

1600 kg

Max weight (kg)

2020 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

85 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

261 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4390 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1300 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2460 mm

Front track (mm)

1461 mm

Rear track (mm)

1465 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, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 284 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 279 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 VR15

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15Rear wheel tires: 205/65 VR15

Wheel rims size

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

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