Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic Technical information

General information
4973 cm3 231 hp 170 kW 8.1 sec 220 km/h 137 mph 1540 kg 3395 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Mercedes-Benz
Model :	SL
Generation :	SL (R107)
Engine / modification :	500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Production start :	1981 year
Production end :	1985 year
Coupe type :	Roadster
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	2
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	15.6 l/100 km \| 15.1 mpg US \| 18.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	9.4 l/100 km \| 25.0 mpg US \| 30.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	85 l \| 22.5 US gallons \| 18.7 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	231 hp \| 170 kW
Max power in :	4750 rpm.
Maximum speed :	220 km/h \| 137 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	8.1 sec
Torque :	404 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M 117 E 50 / 117.960
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	4973 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	9 l
Coolant :	13.5 l
Fuel System :
Valvetrain :	SOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	2
Compression ratio :	9.2
Piston Stroke :	85 mm
Cylinder Bore :	96.5 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	4
Chassis
Length :	4390 mm \| 172.8 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
Front suspension :	Double wishbone
Rear suspension :	Threaded twist beam
Max weight :	1960 kg \| 4321 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1540 kg \| 3395 lbs
Steering type :	Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size :	Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
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