| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
| Type (Engine) | 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1985 year |
| End of production | 1989 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 14 l/100 km 16.8 US mpg 20.2 UK mpg 7.1 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg 30.1 UK mpg 10.6 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 9.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 9.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 8.9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 198 km/h 123.03 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8 kg/Hp, 124.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.9 kg/Nm, 168.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 188 Hp @ 5700 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 63.5 Hp/l |
| Torque | 255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 188.08 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 |
| Engine displacement | 2962 cm3 180.75 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 88.49 mm 3.48 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 80.25 mm 3.16 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1510 kg 3328.98 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1930 kg 4254.92 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 | 2460 mm 96.85 in. |
| Front track | 1465 mm 57.68 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1466 mm 57.72 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 | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 284 mm |
| Rear brakes | Disc, 279 mm |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985)? | Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1985 SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic? | 198 km/h | 123.03 mph 0-100 km/h: 9.4 sec 0-60 mph: 8.9 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic? | 188 Hp, 255 Nm 188.08 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic? | 3.0 l 2962 cm3 180.75 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 300 SL (188 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 4390 mm 172.83 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 1790 mm 70.47 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic? | 1510 kg 3328.98 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic? | 1930 kg 4254.92 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? | 261 l 9.22 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic? | 4, automatic transmission |
