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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
500 SL V8
231 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1981-1985
0-100 km/h 8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Performance
| Power | 225 hp231 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 404Nm298lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,973cc303cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,540kg3,395lb |
| Gross weight | 1,960kg4,321lb |
| Power-to-weight | 150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 32.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 95.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 85L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 117 E 50 / 117.960 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Roadster |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,390mm173in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790mm70in |
| Height | 1,300mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,455mm97in |
| Front track | 1,452mm57in |
| Rear track | 1,440mm57in |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8 | 231 hp 172 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8 | 8.1 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8 | 240 km/h 149 mph Unrestricted 220 km/h 137 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8 | 4,750 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 5,000 rpm |
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