Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic has been in production since 1981 - 1985. Cars comes in Roadster body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 5L liters, engines produces a power of 231 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic is 15.6 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4390x1790x1300 mm, and the weight is from 1540 kg.
General data
Generation
SL (R107)
Modification
500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
October, 1981 year
End of production
September, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Model
M 117 E 50 / 117.960
Fuel consumption (economy), emissions
Fuel consumption - urban
15.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - extra urban
9.4 l/100 km
Performance specs
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)
8.1 sec
Maximum speed
220 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
6.7 kg/Hp, 150 Hp/tonne
Engine technical data
Power
231 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre
46.5 Hp/l
Torque
404 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4973 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm
Piston Stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel System
Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant
13.5 l
Power
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension and brakes specs
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission)
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Threaded twist beam
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14; Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14; Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic has been in production since 1981 - 1985. Cars comes in Roadster body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 5L liters, engines produces a power of 231 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic is 15.6 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4390x1790x1300 mm, and the weight is from 1540 kg.
