Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 1971–1989
3 generation (R107, C107)No photos yet5.0 MT (231 PS)
General information
Number of doors2
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
At a glance
Engine4973 cm3 Gasoline
Power228 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Germany
GermanyTrim
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Specifications
Engine
Max power (kW)170 kW
Max power at RPM170 RPM
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power228 hp
Engine power231 PS
Capacity4973 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle85 mm
Compression ratio9.2
Cylinder bore96.5 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelm117.962
Engine codeM117.962
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 speed220 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.6 s
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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