Home >> Autocatalog >> Mercedes-Benz >> SL >> 1985 SL (R107, facelift 1985) >> 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
Autocatalog Login Register Car Specs API
English ▼

1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 1
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 2Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 3Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 4Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 5Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 6Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 7Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 8Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 9Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) - Photo 10

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1985 SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?212 km/h | 131.73 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?218 Hp, 330 Nm
243.4 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 420 SL V8 (218 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?4390 mm
172.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the curb weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?2020 kg
4453.34 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster?261 l
9.22 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1985 year
End of production 1989 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.6 l/100 km 16.11 US mpg
19.35 UK mpg
6.85 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg
30.37 UK mpg
10.75 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.1 sec
Maximum speed 212 km/h 131.73 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.8 kg/Nm, 206.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 52 Hp/l
Torque 330 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 243.4 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 116.964
Engine displacement 4196 cm3 256.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 78.95 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
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
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Max. weight 2020 kg 4453.34 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 261 l 9.22 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width 1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height 1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase 2460 mm 96.85 in.
Front track 1461 mm 57.52 in.
Rear (Back) track 1465 mm 57.68 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.34 m 33.92 ft.
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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs, 284 mm
Rear brakesDisc, 279 mm
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 VR15
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15