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Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible – 500 SL 5.0 petrol

R107 · 107.046 · 177 kW / 241 hp

1980 - 1981 · Petrol · Engine code M 117.960

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1980 - 1981
Engine code
M 117.960
Engine size
4,973 cc (5 litres)
Engine power
240 hp (177 kW) at 5,000 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
404 Nm at 3,200 rpm
Cylinders
8, in a V
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
16 (2 per cylinder)
Valve system
SOHC
Bore x stroke
96.5 x 85 mm
Compression ratio
8.8:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
No catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
8 litres
Engine oil grade
10W-40, 15W-40 or 20W-50
Coolant
12.5 litres
Fuel tank
90 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
205/70 R14
Wheel (rim) size
6.5J x 14
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Recirculating ball, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Twist-beam axle, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring

Size and weight

Body style
Convertible (roadster)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,300 mm
Weight (empty)
1,540 kg
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Boot space, rear seats folded
261 litres
Wheelbase
2,455 mm
Front track
1,452 mm
Rear track
1,440 mm
Turning circle
10.34 metres
Maximum weight (loaded)
1,960 kg
Load it can carry
420 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
21 l/100 km (about 4.8 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
10.9 l/100 km (about 9.2 km per litre)
Top speed
225 km/h

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.

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Towing, trailer with brakes
1,500 kg
Towing, trailer without brakes
750 kg