Mercedes-Benz SL   (R107)

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster February, 1976, April, 1978

What is the body type?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?200 km/h
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
How much power?177 Hp, 233 Nm
What is the engine size? l
2746 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4390 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1790 mm
What is the curb weigh?1500 kg
What is the gross weigh?1920 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

February, 1976-April, 1978 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) Specs April, 1978

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107)
Modification (Engine) 280 SL (177 Hp)
Start of production February, 1976
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.1 sec
Maximum speed200 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8.5 kg/Hp, kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 177 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 64.5 Hp/l
Torque 233 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement2746 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore86 mm
Piston Stroke78.8 mm
Compression ratio8.7
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity7.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1500 kg
Max. weight 1920 kg
Max load 420 kg
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
Dimensions
Length 4390 mm
Width 1790 mm
Height 1300 mm
Wheelbase 2460 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/70
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14