Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg
9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
188 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
63.5 Hp/l
198 km/h 123.03 mph
2962 cm3
180.75 cu. in.
6, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4390 mm
172.83 in.
1790 mm
70.47 in.
1510 kg
3328.98 lbs.
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | SL (Roadster) |
| Version | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
| Engine version | 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic |
| Year production start | 1985 |
| Year production end | 1989 |
| Vehicle type | Roadster |
| Horsepower RPM | 188 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 9.4 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1510 kg3328.98 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4390 mm172.83 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/h 123.03 mph |
| Designation model | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | SOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
2962 cm3180.75 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 188 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 63.5 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
8 kg/Hp124.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 5.9 kg/Nm, 168.9 Nm/tonne
5.9 kg/Nm168.9 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
255 Nm @ 4400 rpm.188.08 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
88.49 mm3.48 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
80.25 mm3.16 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 2 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
5.7 l6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
8 l8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 284 mm |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Disc, 279 mm |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
|---|---|
| Turning diameter m - ft |
10.34 m33.92 ft. |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
| Wheels size | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |
| Passengers seats | 2 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space max liter | cu. Ft. |
261 l9.22 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4390 mm172.83 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1790 mm70.47 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1300 mm51.18 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2460 mm96.85 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1465 mm57.68 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1466 mm57.72 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1510 kg3328.98 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1930 kg4254.92 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
420 kg925.94 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
90 l23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
14 l/100 km16.8 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
9.4 l/100 km25.02 US mpg |
6 CYLINDER INLINE
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