Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic Technical specifications and fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic has a urban fuel consumption of 15.6 l/100 km | 15.1 mpg US | 18.1 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 9.4 l/100 km | 25.0 mpg US | 30.1 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 sec. The maximum speed is 220 km/h | 137 mph.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic Technical information

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic General information
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Model : SL
Generation : SL (R107)
Engine / modification : 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Production start : 1981 year
Production end : 1985 year
Coupe type : Roadster
Num. of Doors : 2
Num. of seats : 2
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 15.6 l/100 km | 15.1 mpg US | 18.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 9.4 l/100 km | 25.0 mpg US | 30.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 85 l | 22.5 US gallons | 18.7 UK gallons
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic Performance
Power : 231 hp | 170 kW
Max power in : 4750 rpm.
Maximum speed : 220 km/h | 137 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 8.1 sec
Torque : 404 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic Engine
Model Engine : M 117 E 50 / 117.960
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 4973 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 9 l
Coolant : 13.5 l
Fuel System :
Valvetrain : SOHC
Number of cylinders : 8
Number of valves per cylinder : 2
Compression ratio : 9.2
Piston Stroke : 85 mm
Cylinder Bore : 96.5 mm
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 4
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic Chassis
Length : 4390 mm | 172.8 in
Width : 1790 mm | 70.5 in
Height : 1300 mm | 51.2 in
Wheelbase : 2455 mm | 96.7 in
Front track : 1452 mm | 57.2 in
Rear (Back) track : 1440 mm | 56.7 in
Front suspension : Double wishbone
Rear suspension : Threaded twist beam
Max weight : 1960 kg | 4321 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1540 kg | 3395 lbs
Steering type : Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size : Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

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