Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
230 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
41.5 Hp/l
223 km/h 138.57 mph
5547 cm3
338.5 cu. in.
8, V-engine
Rear wheel drive,
4580 mm
180.31 in.
1790 mm
70.47 in.
1715 kg
3780.93 lbs.
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | SL (Roadster) |
| Version | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
| Engine version | 560 SL CAT V8 (230 Hp) Automatic |
| Year production start | 1985 |
| Year production end | 1989 |
| Vehicle type | Roadster |
| Horsepower RPM | 230 Hp @ 4750 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 7.7 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1715 kg3780.93 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4580 mm180.31 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 223 km/h 138.57 mph |
| Designation model | M 117 E 56 / 117.967 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | SOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Displacement (liters) |
5547 cm3338.5 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 230 Hp @ 4750 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 41.5 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
7.5 kg/Hp134.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 4.6 kg/Nm, 217.5 Nm/tonne
4.6 kg/Nm217.5 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
373 Nm @ 3250 rpm.275.11 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
96.49 mm3.8 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
95 mm3.74 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 2 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
8 l8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
13 l13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Threaded twist beam |
| Wheels size | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |
| Passengers seats | 2 |
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| Overall length mm - inch |
4580 mm180.31 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1790 mm70.47 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1300 mm51.18 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2455 mm96.65 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1465 mm57.68 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1466 mm57.72 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1715 kg3780.93 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1945 kg4287.99 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
230 kg507.06 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
85 l22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal |
8 CYLINDER V-Engine
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