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| What is the body type? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 212 km/h 0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec |
| How much power? | 218 Hp, 330 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 4196 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4390 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1790 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1600 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2020 kg |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R107 facelift 1985) |
| Modification (Engine) | 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 14.6 l/100 km 16.11 US mpg 19.35 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg 30.37 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.5 sec |
| Maximum speed | 212 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.3 kg/Hp, kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 218 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 52 Hp/l |
| Torque | 330 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 4196 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 92 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 78.95 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1600 kg |
| Max. weight | 2020 kg |
| Max load | 420 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4390 mm |
| Width | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2460 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, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring, Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 284 mm |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 279 mm |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15 Rear wheel tires: 205/65 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15 |
