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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 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

500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic

Power

223 Hp @ 4700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

358 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

16.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10.2 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

215 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
223 Hp @ 4700 rpm.
Power per litre
44.8 Hp/l
Torque
358 Nm @ 3500 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
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)

1610 kg

Max weight (kg)

2030 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

85 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4390 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1307 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2455 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

Threaded twist beam

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

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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