The car boasts impressive performance figures, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 9 seconds and a top speed of 215 km/h. Its powertrain delivers a responsive and exhilarating driving experience.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
9 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
9 sec
Max Speed
215 km/h 133.59 mph
Body & Dimensions
The car specs describe a roadster with a compact and sleek design. It features a short wheelbase and a wide track width, suggesting nimble handling and a sporty driving experience. The car is relatively short in height, offering a low center of gravity for enhanced stability.
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Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4390 mm 172.83 in.
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height
1300 mm 51.18 in.
Wheelbase
2455 mm 96.65 in.
Front Track
1452 mm 57.17 in.
Rear Track
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 19 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 11.1 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
19 l/100 km 12.38 US mpg 14.87 UK mpg 5.26 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg 25.45 UK mpg 9.01 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a longitudinal, front-mounted 8-cylinder engine. The engine has a displacement of 3.8 liters and produces 218 horsepower at 5500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 299 Nm at 4000 rpm. The engine is naturally aspirated and uses a multi-port manifold injection system, with a SOHC valvetrain and a compression ratio of 9.0. The vehicle has a 4-speed automatic transmission and uses a double wishbone suspension in the front and a threaded twist beam suspension in the rear. The vehicle's engine oil capacity is 8 liters and it requires 12.5 liters of coolant. The vehicle has a rating of 4.5 out of 5.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
218 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
57.1 Hp/l
Torque
299 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 220.53 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 116 E 38 / 116.960
Engine Displacement
3818 cm3 232.99 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
71.8 mm 2.83 in.
Compression Ratio
9
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
10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50
Coolant
12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
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
Brakes
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a high-performance sports car with ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear for effective braking. It features a cone worm with recirculation balls for precise steering and hydraulic power steering for effortless control. The car runs on 205/70 R14 tires and has 6.5J x 14 wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The Mercedes-Benz SL is a high-performance sports car with a weight-to-power ratio of 7.1 kg/Hp and 141.6 Hp/tonne, indicating its impressive power-to-weight ratio. It has a kerb weight of 1540 kg and a maximum weight of 1960 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 420 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 90 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.1 kg/Hp, 141.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.2 kg/Nm, 194.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1540 kg 3395.12 lbs.
Max Weight
1960 kg 4321.06 lbs.
Max Load
420 kg 925.94 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - SL (R107)
The spec sheet does not include information regarding engine specifications.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding fuel efficiency.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding safety features.
The car accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 9 seconds.
The maximum speed of the car is 215 km/h (133.59 mph).
The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 seconds.
Petrol (Gasoline)
19 l/100 km (12.38 US mpg, 14.87 UK mpg, 5.26 km/l)
11.1 l/100 km (21.19 US mpg, 25.45 UK mpg, 9.01 km/l)
The car has an 8-cylinder, front-mounted engine.
The transmission has 4 gears.
The car has a double wishbone suspension in the front and a threaded twist beam suspension in the rear.
The Mercedes-Benz SL has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear for effective braking.
The Mercedes-Benz SL features a cone worm with recirculation balls for precise steering and hydraulic power steering for effortless control.
The Mercedes-Benz SL runs on 205/70 R14 tires and has 6.5J x 14 wheel rims.
The SL model is produced by various car manufacturers, and it does not have any specific features or specifications that stand out. More information is needed to identify a particular model.
Without more specific information about the SL model, it is difficult to compare it to other cars. The name 'SL' is used by multiple manufacturers, each with different specifications and features.
The weight-to-power ratio is 7.1 kg/Hp and 141.6 Hp/tonne.
The maximum load capacity is 420 kg or 925.94 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity is 90 liters or 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal.
