Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 4.5 Automatic (225 hp)

Generation 3 (R107, C107) · 1971–1989

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Coupe
Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2

Dimensions

Width
1790 mm
Length
4750 mm
Height
1330 mm
Wheelbase
2820 mm
Front track
1452 mm
Rear track
1440 mm

Engine

Bore
92 mm
Stroke
85 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine model
m117.982
Engine capacity
4,520 cm³
Engine power
225 hp
Maximum torque
370 Nm
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Max power (kW)
165 kW
Max torque RPM
3,250 rpm
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
8.8
Engine code
M117.982
Valvetrain
SOHC

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Wheel size
7.5x16 ET25, 7x15 ET25, 7x16 ET25
Tyre size
205/65 R15
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA66.6 5x112 mm

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h
8.8 s
Maximum speed
216 km/h

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
80 octane
City fuel consumption
19.3 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
13.1 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
15.7 l/100 km

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