Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic Specs

Mercedes-Benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic has been in production since 1975 - 1980. Cars comes in Roadster body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 4.5L liters, engines produces a power of 217 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic is 14.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4390x1790x1300 mm, and the weight is from 1580 kg.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic 1975 - 1980
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic 1975 - 1980


General data

GenerationSL (R107)
Modification450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic
Start of productionNovember, 1975 year
End of productionNovember, 1980 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM 117 E 45 / 117.985

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined14.5 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)9.3 sec
Maximum speed210 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio7.3 kg/Hp, 137.3 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power217 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre48 Hp/l
Torque360 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4520 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore92 mm
Piston Stroke85 mm
Compression ratio8.8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine oil capacity9 l
Coolant15 l
PowerHydraulic Steering

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission)3
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionThreaded twist beam
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering typeCone worm with recirculation balls
Tires sizeFront wheel tires: 205/70 R14; Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14; Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

Dimensions

Length4390 mm
Width1790 mm
Height1300 mm
Wheelbase2455 mm
Front track1452 mm
Rear (Back) track1440 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1580 kg
Max. weight2000 kg
Max load420 kg
Fuel tank capacity90 l