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1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?14.5 l/100 km
16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How fast is the car, 1975 SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1975 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?217 Hp, 360 Nm
265.52 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1975 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?4.5 l
4520 cm3
275.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1975 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4390 mm
172.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?1580 kg
3483.3 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1975 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107)
Modification (Engine) 450 SL V8 (217 Hp) Automatic
Start of production November, 1975 year
End of production November, 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg
19.48 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.8 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 137.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.4 kg/Nm, 227.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 217 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 48 Hp/l
Torque 360 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 265.52 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 117 E 45 / 117.985
Engine displacement 4520 cm3 275.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
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Coolant 15 l 15.85 US qt | 13.2 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1580 kg 3483.3 lbs.
Max. weight 2000 kg 4409.25 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width 1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2455 mm 96.65 in.
Front track 1452 mm 57.17 in.
Rear (Back) track 1440 mm 56.69 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Threaded twist beam
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14