Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic Technical information

General information
4520 cm3 225 hp 165 kW 8.8 sec 215 km/h 134 mph 1585 kg 3494 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Mercedes-Benz
Model :	SL
Generation :	SL (R107)
Engine / modification :	450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic
Production start :	1973 year
Production end :	1980 year
Coupe type :	Roadster
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	2
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :	14.5 l/100 km \| 16.2 mpg US \| 19.5 mpg UK
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	90 l \| 23.8 US gallons \| 19.8 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	225 hp \| 165 kW
Max power in :	5000 rpm.
Maximum speed :	215 km/h \| 134 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	8.8 sec
Torque :	378 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M 117.982
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	4520 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	8 l
Coolant :	15 l
Fuel System :
Valvetrain :	SOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	8.8
Piston Stroke :	85 mm
Cylinder Bore :	92 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	3
Chassis
Length :	4370 mm \| 172.0 in
Width :	1790 mm \| 70.5 in
Height :	1300 mm \| 51.2 in
Wheelbase :	2455 mm \| 96.7 in
Front track :	1452 mm \| 57.2 in
Rear (Back) track :	1440 mm \| 56.7 in
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) :	252 l
Max weight :	2015 kg \| 4442 lbs
Kerb Weight :	1585 kg \| 3494 lbs
Steering type :	Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) :	10.34 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) :	1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes :	750 kg
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14
Wheel rims size :	Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
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