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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
450 SL V8
225 hp4520 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1973-1980
0-100 km/h 8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Performance
| Power | 225 hp231 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 378Nm279lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,520cc276cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,585kg3,494lb |
| Gross weight | 2,015kg4,442lb |
| Power-to-weight | 142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 238Nm/t160lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 47.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 16.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 88.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 90L |
| Estimated range | 621km386mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 117.982 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Roadster |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 3-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,370mm172in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790mm70in |
| Height | 1,300mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,455mm97in |
| Front track | 1,452mm57in |
| Rear track | 1,440mm57in |
| Max trunk volume | 252L |
| 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)450 SL V8 | 225 hp 168 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)450 SL V8 | 8.8 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-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8 | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8 | 14.5 L/100 km 16.2 mpg US 19.5 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 40.84 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,806 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8 | 5,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
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