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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985)

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Mercedes-Benz SL SL (R107, facelift 1985)

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Engine versions

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9 versions · 9 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
420 SL V8 (218 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 218 KM 1985–1989
300 SL (188 KM) Selected Gasoline 188 KM 1985–1989
300 SL (188 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 188 KM 1985–1989
300 SL CAT (180 KM) Selected Gasoline 180 KM 1985–1989
300 SL CAT (180 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 180 KM 1985–1989
420 SL CAT V8 (204 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 204 KM 1985–1989
500 SL V8 (245 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 245 KM 1985–1989
500 SL CAT V8 (223 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 223 KM 1985–1989
560 SL CAT V8 (230 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 230 KM 1985–1989

Selected engine version

420 SL V8 (218 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1989

Engine power
218KM
Torque
330Nm
Engine displacement
4,196cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5s
Maximum speed
212km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine
420 SL V8 (218 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
212 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M116.964
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4196 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
78.95 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
218 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
330 Nm @ 3750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Maximum trunk capacity
261 l
Curb weight
1600 kg
Gross weight
2020 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2460 mm
Front track
1461 mm
Rear track
1465 mm
Turning circle
10.34 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Torsion beam with threaded rod, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
284 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 VR15;205/65 VR15
Rim size
7J x 15;7J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

300 SL (188 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1989

Engine power
188KM
Torque
260Nm
Engine displacement
2,962cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6s
Maximum speed
203km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine
300 SL (188 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
203 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.1 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M103E30/103.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.49 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
188 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
260 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Maximum trunk capacity
261 l
Curb weight
1500 kg
Gross weight
1920 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2460 mm
Front track
1461 mm
Rear track
1465 mm
Turning circle
10.34 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
284 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 VR15;205/65 VR15
Rim size
7J x 15;7J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

300 SL (188 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1989

Engine power
188KM
Torque
255Nm
Engine displacement
2,962cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4s
Maximum speed
198km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine
300 SL (188 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
198 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M103E30/103.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.49 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
188 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
255 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Maximum trunk capacity
261 l
Curb weight
1510 kg
Gross weight
1930 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2460 mm
Front track
1465 mm
Rear track
1466 mm
Turning circle
10.34 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
284 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
279 mm
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15;205/65 R15
Rim size
7J x 15;7J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

300 SL CAT (180 KM)

Gasoline · 1985–1989

Engine power
180KM
Torque
250Nm
Engine displacement
2,962cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9s
Maximum speed
200km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine
300 SL CAT (180 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M103E30/103.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
180 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
250 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Curb weight
1510 kg
Gross weight
1930 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1305 mm
Wheelbase
2460 mm
Front track
1465 mm
Rear track
1466 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Tire size
205/65 R15;205/65 R15
Rim size
7J x 15;7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

300 SL CAT (180 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1989

Engine power
180KM
Torque
250Nm
Engine displacement
2,962cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8s
Maximum speed
195km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine
300 SL CAT (180 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M103E30/103.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
180 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
250 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Curb weight
1510 kg
Gross weight
1930 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1305 mm
Wheelbase
2460 mm
Front track
1465 mm
Rear track
1466 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Tire size
205/65 R15;205/65 R15
Rim size
7J x 15;7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

420 SL CAT V8 (204 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1989

Engine power
204KM
Torque
304Nm
Engine displacement
4,196cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9s
Maximum speed
205km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine
420 SL CAT V8 (204 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
205 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M116E42/116.964
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4196 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
204 KM @ 5200 obr./min
Torque
304 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Curb weight
1600 kg
Gross weight
2020 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1307 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
Front track
1465 mm
Rear track
1466 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Torsion beam with threaded rod
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15;205/65 R15
Rim size
7J x 15;7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

500 SL V8 (245 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1989

Engine power
245KM
Torque
392Nm
Engine displacement
4,973cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.3s
Maximum speed
225km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine
500 SL V8 (245 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.5 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M117E50/117.964
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
13.5 l
Power
245 KM @ 4750 obr./min
Torque
392 Nm @ 3750 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Curb weight
1610 kg
Gross weight
2030 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1307 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
Front track
1465 mm
Rear track
1466 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Torsion beam with threaded rod
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15;205/65 R15
Rim size
7J x 15;7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

500 SL CAT V8 (223 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1989

Engine power
223KM
Torque
358Nm
Engine displacement
4,973cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.8s
Maximum speed
215km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine
500 SL CAT V8 (223 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.2 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M117E50/117.964
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
13.5 l
Power
223 KM @ 4700 obr./min
Torque
358 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Curb weight
1610 kg
Gross weight
2030 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1307 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
Front track
1465 mm
Rear track
1466 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Torsion beam with threaded rod
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15;205/65 R15
Rim size
7J x 15;7J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

560 SL CAT V8 (230 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1985–1989

Engine power
230KM
Torque
373Nm
Engine displacement
5,547cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7s
Maximum speed
223km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Version
SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine
560 SL CAT V8 (230 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1985
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
223 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s

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Engine

Engine model / code
M117E56/117.967
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5547 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.49 mm
Piston stroke
95 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
13 l
Power
230 KM @ 4750 obr./min
Torque
373 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
85 l
Curb weight
1715 kg
Gross weight
1945 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4580 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1300 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
Front track
1465 mm
Rear track
1466 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Torsion beam with threaded rod
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/65 R15;205/65 R15
Rim size
7J x 15;7J x 15
ABS
yes