Mercedes-Benz
SL 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic · 1981 · Petrol (Gasoline)
Basic Information
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Generation
Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
Variant
500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
Year
1981
General Information
Production Start
October, 1981 year
Production End
September, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8,1 sec
Acceleration 0-62 mph
7,7 sec
Maximum Speed
220 km/h
Fuel Consumption (Urban)
15,6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption (Extra Urban)
9,4 L/100km
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6,7 kg/hp
Weight-to-Torque Ratio
3,8
Engine
Engine Power
231 HP
Engine Model/Code
M 117 E 50 / 117.960
Displacement
4973 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96,5 mm
Piston Stroke
85 mm
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Valves per Cylinder
2
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Fuel Injection
Multi-port manifold injection
Valvetrain
SOHC
Space & Weight
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
Max Weight
1960 kg
Max Load
420 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
Dimensions
Length
4390 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1300 mm
Drivetrain & Chassis
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Threaded twist beam
Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Tire Size
Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14