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

Mercedes-Benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic has been in production since 1973 - 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 225 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic is 14.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4370x1790x1300 mm, and the weight is from 1585 kg.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1973 - 1980
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic 1973 - 1980


General data

GenerationSL (R107)
Modification450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic
Start of production1973 year
End of production1980 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM 117.982

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined14.5 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)8.8 sec
Maximum speed215 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio7 kg/Hp, 142 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre49.8 Hp/l
Torque378 Nm @ 3000 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 capacity8 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 suspensionCoil spring, Double wishbone
Rear suspensionHelical spring, Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs, 278 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 279 mm
Steering typeCone worm with recirculation balls
Tires sizeFront wheel tires: 205/70 VR14; Rear wheel tires: 205/70 VR14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14; Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

Dimensions

Length4370 mm
Width1790 mm
Height1300 mm
Wheelbase2455 mm
Front track1452 mm
Rear (Back) track1440 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)10.34 m

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1585 kg
Max. weight2015 kg
Max load430 kg
Trunk (boot) space - maximum252 l
Fuel tank capacity90 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes750 kg