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1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic

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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) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic?215 km/h | 133.59 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic?223 Hp, 358 Nm
264.05 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic?5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 500 SL CAT V8 (223 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) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic?1610 kg
3549.44 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic?2030 kg
4475.38 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SL
Generation SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic
Start of production September, 1985 year
End of production August, 1989 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.5 l/100 km 14.26 US mpg
17.12 UK mpg
6.06 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 10.2 l/100 km 23.06 US mpg
27.69 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.4 sec
Maximum speed 215 km/h 133.59 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.2 kg/Hp, 138.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.5 kg/Nm, 222.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 223 Hp @ 4700 rpm.
Power per litre 44.8 Hp/l
Torque 358 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 264.05 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 117 E 50 / 117.964
Engine displacement 4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 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 13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1610 kg 3549.44 lbs.
Max. weight 2030 kg 4475.38 lbs.
Max load 420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width 1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height 1307 mm 51.46 in.
Wheelbase 2455 mm 96.65 in.
Front track 1465 mm 57.68 in.
Rear (Back) track 1466 mm 57.72 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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Threaded twist beam
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15