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Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107)
500 SLC V8
240 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1980-1981
0-100 km/h 7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Performance
| Power | 240hp179kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 402Nm296lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,973cc303cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,515kg3,340lb |
| Gross weight | 2,005kg4,420lb |
| Power-to-weight | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 32.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.4s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.6s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 97.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 90L |
Engine and drivetrain
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,750mm187in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790mm70in |
| Height | 1,330mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,815mm111in |
| Front track | 1,452mm57in |
| Rear track | 1,440mm57in |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 5 |
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-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8 | 240 hp 179 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-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8 | 7.8 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-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8 | 240 km/h 149 mph Unrestricted 225 km/h 140 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SLC (C107) 500 SLC V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLC (C107)500 SLC V8 | 5,000 rpm | 3,200 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
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