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| What is the body type? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 225 km/h 0-100 km/h: sec |
| How much power? | 240 Hp, 404 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 4973 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4390 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1815 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1540 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1960 kg |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R107) |
| Modification (Engine) | 500 SL (240 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1980 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 21 l/100 km 11.2 US mpg 13.45 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg 25.92 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 225 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.4 kg/Hp, kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 240 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 48.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M 117.960 |
| Engine displacement | 4973 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 96.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 85 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1540 kg |
| Max. weight | 1960 kg |
| Max load | 420 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4390 mm |
| Width | 1815 mm |
| Height | 1290 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) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring, Wishbone, 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 |
