Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 14.5 l/100 km | 16.2 mpg US | 19.5 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 8.1 l/100 km | 29.0 mpg US | 34.9 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 sec. The maximum speed is 203 km/h | 126 mph.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Technical information
| Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model : | SL |
| Generation : | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification : | 300 SL (188 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1985 year |
| Production end : | 1989 year |
| Coupe type : | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 14.5 l/100 km | 16.2 mpg US | 19.5 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 8.1 l/100 km | 29.0 mpg US | 34.9 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 90 l | 23.8 US gallons | 19.8 UK gallons |
| Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 188 hp | 138 kW |
| Max power in : | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 203 km/h | 126 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 9.6 sec |
| Torque : | 260 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Engine | |
| Model Engine : | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 2962 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 5.7 l |
| Coolant : | 8 l |
| Fuel System : | |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Valvetrain : | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 2 |
| Compression ratio : | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke : | 80.25 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 88.49 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4390 mm | 172.8 in |
| Width : | 1790 mm | 70.5 in |
| Height : | 1300 mm | 51.2 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2460 mm | 96.9 in |
| Front track : | 1461 mm | 57.5 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1465 mm | 57.7 in |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) : | 261 l |
| Max weight : | 1920 kg | 4233 lbs |
| Kerb Weight : | 1500 kg | 3307 lbs |
| Steering type : | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 10.34 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) : | 1500 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes : | 750 kg |
| Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15 |
| Wheel rims size : | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |
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