Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic Specs

Mercedes-Benz LogoMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic has been in production since 1980 - 1981. 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 240 Hp. Fuel consumption of Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic is 21 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4390x1790x1300 mm, and the weight is from 1540 kg.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic 1980 - 1981
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic 1980 - 1981


General data

GenerationSL (R107)
Modification500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Start of productionApril, 1980 year
End of productionOctober, 1981 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Doors2
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM 117.960

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - urban21 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - extra urban10.9 l/100 km

Performance specs

Maximum speed225 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio6.4 kg/Hp, 155.8 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power240 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre48.3 Hp/l
Torque404 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4973 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore96.5 mm
Piston Stroke85 mm
Compression ratio8.8
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine oil capacity7.5 l
Coolant12.5 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)4
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

Length4390 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 Weight1540 kg
Max. weight1960 kg
Max load420 kg
Trunk (boot) space - maximum261 l
Fuel tank capacity90 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes750 kg