Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1971–1989

3 generation (R107, C107)
No photos yet3.8 MT (218 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine3818 cm3 Gasoline
Power215 hp
GearboxManual
OriginGermany
Series
CoupeRoadster
Trim
2.8 AT (177 PS)2.8 AT (185 PS)2.8 MT (177 PS)2.8 MT (185 PS)3.0 AT (180 hp)3.0 AT (188 PS)3.0 MT (180 hp)3.0 MT (188 PS)3.5 AT (195 hp)3.5 MT (195 hp)3.8 AT (204 PS)3.8 AT (218 PS)3.8 MT (204 PS)3.8 MT (218 PS)4.2 AT (204 PS)4.2 AT (218 PS)4.2 MT (204 PS)4.2 MT (218 PS)4.5 AT (218 PS)4.5 AT (224 PS)4.5 MT (218 PS)4.5 MT (224 PS)5.0 AT (223 PS)5.0 AT (231 PS)5.0 AT (241 PS)5.0 AT (245 PS)5.0 MT (223 PS)5.0 MT (231 PS)5.0 MT (241 PS)5.0 MT (245 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Max power (kW)160 kW
Max power at RPM160 RPM
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power215 hp
Engine power218 PS
Capacity3818 cm3
Stroke cycle71.8 mm
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio9
Cylinder bore92 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelm116.960
Engine codeM116.960
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1300 mm
Back track width1440 mm
Front track width1452 mm
Clearance170 mm
Width1790 mm
Number of seater2
Wheel size205/65 R15
Wheelbase2460 mm
Length4390 mm
Disc size7.5x16 ET25, 7x15 ET25, 7x16 ET25
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm
Body typeRoadster
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed215 km/h
Fuel80
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.5 s
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

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