| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL |
| Generation | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
| Type (Engine) | 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | September, 1985 year |
| End of production | August, 1989 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 15.9 l/100 km 14.8 US mpg 17.8 UK mpg 6.3 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg 29.7 UK mpg 10.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 7.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 7.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 225 km/h 139.81 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.1 kg/Nm, 243.5 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 245 Hp @ 4750 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 49.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 392 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 289.12 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 117 E 50 / 117.964 |
| 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 | 9:1 |
| 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 | 13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1610 kg 3549.44 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2030 kg 4475.38 lbs. |
| Max load | 420 kg 925.94 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4390 mm 172.83 in. |
| Width | 1790 mm 70.47 in. |
| Height | 1307 mm 51.46 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2455 mm 96.65 in. |
| Front track | 1465 mm 57.68 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1466 mm 57.72 in. |
| 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 | Threaded twist beam |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| 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) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic? | 225 km/h | 139.81 mph 0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec 0-60 mph: 6.9 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic? | 245 Hp, 392 Nm 289.12 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 1985 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic? | 5.0 l 4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) Roadster 1985 500 SL V8 (245 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) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic? | 1610 kg 3549.44 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic? | 2030 kg 4475.38 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1985 Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic? | 4, automatic transmission |
