What is the body type? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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What is the fuel economy? | 14.5 l/100 km |
How fast is the car? | 215 km/h 0-100 km/h: 8.8 sec |
How much power? | 225 Hp, 378 Nm |
What is the engine size? | l 4520 cm3 |
How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
How long is this vehicle? | 4370 mm |
How wide is the vehicle? | 1790 mm |
What is the curb weigh? | 1585 kg |
What is the gross weigh? | 2015 kg |
How many gears? | 3 |
What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
General information | |
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Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SL |
Generation | SL (R107) |
Modification (Engine) | 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic |
Start of production | 1973 |
Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
Seats | 2 |
Doors | 2 |
Performance specs | |
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg 19.48 UK mpg |
Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.8 sec |
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.8 sec |
Maximum speed | 215 km/h |
Weight-to-power ratio | 7 kg/Hp, 1 kg/Hp |
Engine specs | |
Power | 225 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
Power per litre | 49.8 Hp/l |
Torque | 378 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
Engine displacement | 4520 cm3 |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Position of cylinders | V-engine |
Cylinder Bore | 92 mm |
Piston Stroke | 85 mm |
Compression ratio | 8.8 |
Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
Engine oil capacity | 8 l |
Space, Volume and weights | |
Kerb Weight | 1585 kg |
Max. weight | 2015 kg |
Max load | 430 kg |
Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
Dimensions | |
Length | 4370 mm |
Width | 1790 mm |
Height | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase | 2455 mm |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.34 m |
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 3 |
Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone |
Rear suspension | Helical spring, Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer |
Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 278 mm |
Rear brakes | Disc, 279 mm |
Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14 Rear wheel tires: 205/70 |
Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 |