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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 560 SL CAT V8 (230 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

560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Power

230 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

373 Nm @ 3250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.7 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

223 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
230 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre
41.5 Hp/l
Torque
373 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine displacement
5547 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.49 mm
Piston stroke
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)

1715 kg

Max weight (kg)

1945 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

85 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4580 mm

Width (mm)

1790 mm

Height (mm)

1300 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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