| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R107) |
| Type (Engine) | 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | April, 1980 year |
| End of production | October, 1981 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 21 l/100 km 11.2 US mpg 13.5 UK mpg 4.8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg 25.9 UK mpg 9.2 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed | 225 km/h 139.81 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.4 kg/Hp, 155.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.8 kg/Nm, 262.3 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 240 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 48.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 297.98 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 117.960 |
| 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 | 8.8:1 |
| 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. |
| Coolant | 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1960 kg 4321.06 lbs. |
| Max load | 420 kg 925.94 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 261 l 9.22 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4390 mm 172.83 in. |
| Width | 1790 mm 70.47 in. |
| Height | 1300 mm 51.18 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2455 mm 96.65 in. |
| Front track | 1452 mm 57.17 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 10.34 m 33.92 ft. |
| 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 | Coil spring, Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 278 mm |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 279 mm |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14 Rear wheel tires: 205/70 VR14 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1980 SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic? | 225 km/h | 139.81 mph |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1980 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic? | 240 Hp, 404 Nm 297.98 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1980 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic? | 5.0 l 4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Roadster 1980 500 SL V8 (240 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 4390 mm 172.83 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 1790 mm 70.47 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic? | 1540 kg 3395.12 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic? | 1960 kg 4321.06 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 261 l 9.22 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1980 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic? | 4, automatic transmission |
