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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