General data |
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| Generation | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
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| Modification | 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | 1985 year |
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| End of production | 1989 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Roadster |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Model | M 116.E42 |
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Fuel consumption (economy), emissions |
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| Fuel consumption - urban | 14.6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption - extra urban | 9.3 l/100 km |
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Performance specs |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) | 8.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed | 212 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.3 Hp/tonne |
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Engine technical data |
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| Power | 218 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 52 Hp/l |
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| Torque | 330 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
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| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine displacement | 4196 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore | 92 mm |
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| Piston Stroke | 78.95 mm |
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| Compression ratio | 9 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
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| Coolant | 13 l |
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| Power | Hydraulic Steering |
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Suspension and brakes specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring, Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 284 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Disc, 279 mm |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15; Rear wheel tires: 205/65 VR15 |
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| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15; Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15 |
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Dimensions |
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| Length | 4390 mm |
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| Width | 1790 mm |
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| Height | 1300 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 2460 mm |
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| Front track | 1461 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track | 1465 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.34 m |
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Weights, volume and space |
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| Kerb Weight | 1600 kg |
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| Max. weight | 2020 kg |
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| Max load | 420 kg |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum | 261 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1500 kg |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg |
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